Police searching for suspect who robbed Merced AM/PM at gunpoint

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced police are asking for the public's help identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Detectives say a man went into the AM/PM on Highway 140 near W Street just before 3 am on Sunday.

The store clerk told police the suspect pointed a gun at him, demanded cash and ran out with the money.

Surveillance footage shows the robber wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a mask. No other details are known at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Merced Police Department.