Lee County, Alabama – Deputies in Lee County are searching for two armed robbery suspects after a late-night holdup at a convenience store along Highway 280 East. Authorities say one suspect brandished a knife while the other displayed a handgun, leaving employees shaken but unharmed.
The robbery occurred just before 11 p.m. Saturday at Terry’s 280 Marathon gas station and convenience store, where surveillance video captured the tense moments as suspects demanded cash and ordered workers to the ground.
Incident Overview
According to investigators, two men entered the store together, immediately threatening employees with weapons. One suspect held a large knife, while the second showed a gun, escalating the danger inside the business within seconds.
Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office say the suspects demanded money from the register before fleeing the scene. No physical injuries were reported, but employees described the encounter as terrifying.
Timeline of Events
The incident unfolded rapidly late Saturday night, shortly before closing hours. Store security footage shows the suspects entering the store, confronting staff, and issuing commands…