Armed Robbery Reported at Salem St. Gas Station

An armed robbery was reported to police just after 7 p.m. Monday night at the Salem St. Pro Tech Gas station, according to scanner transmissions. 

The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years of age, 5'8", with a stocky build, wearing dark sunglasses, a black jacket and a black hat. He also reportedly sported a light goatee. 

The reporting party said the man brandished a black gun and reportedly fled on foot down Salem St. toward Clark St. 

Anyone with information about the suspect should call 911. 

The above is not official information from the Malden Police Department and has been obtained through public police scanner transmissions.

More official information to come as it becomes available.