Attempted Armed Robbery at Circle K in Aiken, Suspects Sought
An attempted armed robbery early this morning at a Circle K convenience store in Aiken has authorities searching for two suspects.
Aiken Public Safety Officers were called to Circle K at 702 Silverbluff Road at 7:05 am Sunday after a man and woman entered the store and attempted to rob it.
Attempted Armed Robbery Suspects Left Empty-Handed
“Upon arrival, they learned that a male and female suspect entered the store and threatened the clerk with a knife, forcing her into the back of the store. The clerk managed to lock herself in an office and call 911, prompting the suspects to flee the scene,” according to a news release from Aiken Public Safety.
Help is Needed to Identify the Suspects
“Information from the community is vital to solving this and any crime,” said Aiken Public Safety officials.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Aiken Department of Public Safety at (803) 642-07620 or submit an anonymous online tip at Crime Tip, City of Aiken , SC Government (cityofaikensc.gov)