Attempted armed robbery under investigation at Vicksburg convenience store

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

An attempted armed robbery at a Vicksburg convenience store is under investigation after two masked suspects allegedly demanded money late Friday night but left empty-handed.

Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to Mission Mart, 1020 Mission 66, at about 11 p.m. Friday in reference to an attempted armed robbery.

According to the preliminary investigation, two male suspects approached the business with their faces covered. Police said one suspect remained outside while the other entered the store, walked to the counter and demanded money while claiming to have a firearm in his pocket.

The store clerk told the suspect there was no money in the cash register. Investigators said the suspect walked toward the entrance before returning to the counter and demanding money a second time. After again being told there was no money available, the suspect left the business.

The clerk told police they saw what appeared to be a silver-colored handgun in the suspect’s pocket, but the weapon was never removed or displayed.

Both suspects fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported, and no money or property was taken during the incident.

The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).