CROFTON, Md. (WJZ) -- Police in Anne Arundel County are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station in Crofton Wednesday night.

The robbery happened around 10:30 p.m. at the Exxon gas station in the 1200 block of Crain Highway.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a man went inside and asked for cigarettes. He then showed a gun and demanded cash.

Police said he got away with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a five-foot-five man between 45 and 50 years old. He was wearing a black shirt, black jacket and black mask.

Anyone with information should call police at 410-222-4720 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4730.

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