Kennewick robbers steal hundreds of dollars in merchandise after pulling a knife

Kennewick police are hunting for two men who robbed the Washington Street Circle K convenience store early Wednesday.

Two men wearing dark clothes walked into the store at the corner of First Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. and threatened a clerk with a knife, Kennewick police said.

They grabbed a small amount of cash and about $400 in merchandise and ran.

Officers surrounded the area and began searching with a police dog, but didn’t find the suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kennewick police through the non-emergency dispatch number 509-628-0333.

Anonymous tips can also be made through Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers at 509-586-8477 or 800-222-8477 or online at www.tricitiescrimestoppers.org.

Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 for information leading to a felony arrest.

This story was originally published January 29, 2020 at 9:48 AM.