Armed robbery investigated

ROYALTON -- The Royalton Police Department and the Morrison County Sheriff's Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Royal 66 convenience store in Royalton.

The suspect entered the store with a semi-automatic pistol and demanded money from the clerks, according to the Morrison County Sheriff's Department. He then fled from the store, possibly leaving the area in a small Geo Metro four-door hatchback, dark in color.

The suspect is described as a male about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slender build.

No one was injured. An undisclosed amount of money was taken.

Anyone with information about the armed robbery is asked to contact the Morrison County Sheriff's Department at (320) 632-9233.