2 masked gunmen rob Kennewick gas station clerk

A gas station and convenience store in downtown Kennewick was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday.

Few details have been released, but Kennewick police reported sending several officers to help Benton County Sheriff’s deputies in searching for two masked gunmen.

The robbery was reported about 3:30 a.m. at the Texaco Pik-a-Pop store at 526 W. Columbia Drive at South Fruitland Street.

Video surveillance shows two men wearing gray-hooded sweatshirts and masks walking into the store.

One man points a gun at the clerk while she frantically gives them money from the cash register. They then run from the store.

Anyone who may have information on the crime is asked to contact police at 509-628-0333 about case KPD 19-20893.

Anonymous calls can be made to Tri Cities Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

This story was originally published June 4, 2019 at 10:55 AM.