The Benton Police Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local gas station. On Thursday, April 16th around 2:40 a.m., a white male came into Bullocks at 15536 I-30 in Benton with a gun. According to the report, he attempted to purchase alcohol and cigarettes, but when the clerk asked for identification, the man showed the gun in his waistband instead. The man then left the store with out paying for the alcohol and cigarettes.
If you have information about this incident, contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 501-776-5947. You can also text “BNPD plus your message” to 274637 or leave a tip at www.crimereports.com.