Kennewick Police search for suspect in Rocket Mart armed robbery

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick Police Department is searching for a suspect after the Rocket Mart in Kennewick was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night.
Police responded to Edison St. and W Canal Dr. for the report of an armed robbery around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The store clerk told investigators the suspect drew a handgun and demanded money from the register.
Investigators say the suspect fled the location with an undisclosed amount of money.
Kennewick Police say the store clerk described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man, between 5’5″ and 5’7,” wearing dark clothing and a balaclava style face mask.
Police reported that the store clerk was not injured during the robbery.
If you have any information you’re asked to call dispatch at 509-628-0333.
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