Man robs gas station in unincorporated El Paso County, gets away

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is on the lookout for a man who recently robbed a gas station in unincorporated El Paso County.

Deputies say the robbery happened around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 when a man entered the Circle K convenience store located at 1801 Main Street in the Security/Widefield area.

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Deputies say a man died inside the El Paso County Jail after a ‘possible medical issue’

While inside the store, the suspect demanded the clerk turn over money from the cash register. The suspect indicated he had a weapon but none were observed. Once he got the cash, the suspect left the store.
 
The suspect is described as a white man who was wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, blue jeans, and a light-colored baseball cap. 
 
If you have any information regarding this incident, call EPSO Dispatch at 719-390-5555 or the EPSO Investigations Tip Line at 719-520-6666.

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