Cops investigating armed robbery at Wading River gas station

Update, noon, Tuesday: Police declined to comment further on the case, saying they did not want to compromise an ongoing investigation.

Original story: Riverhead Police are investigating a reported robbery at a Wading River gas station that took place early this morning.

According to police, an armed man entered the Valero gas station at 4904 Route 25A around 12:45 a.m. and demanded cash from the clerk.

The man then fled the store with cash and cigarettes and has yet to be located since.

Det. Mike Henry said police will soon be reviewing video surveillance to obtain more information about the robbery.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 727-4500, ext. 302.