Gas Station Clerk Pepper-Sprayed During Robbery in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem police are investigating a robbery at a gas station where the clerk was pepper-sprayed. The incident occurred on the night of October 1, 2023, at a gas station located on 2000 University Parkway. The suspect, described as a male, entered the store and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied, but the suspect then sprayed the clerk with pepper spray before fleeing the scene. The suspect escaped on foot and has not been apprehended as of the latest reports. The exact amount of money stolen has not been disclosed, but the incident is under active investigation by local authorities.

The clerk was treated for minor injuries at the scene and did not require hospitalization. Police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.