PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police are investigating after an armed robbery was reported at a local gas station.

A police spokeswoman said they received a call about an armed robbery around 8:50 p.m. at the BP Gas Station in the 3900 block of Twin Pines Road.

Police said a man wore a mask and took an undisclosed amount of money and an employee’s purse.

The man had a firearm in his possession, police said.

The man is between 5 feet 11 inches and 6 feet tall.

No injuries were reported.

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