The 7-11 by the Ballard Locks on 32nd Ave NW and NW 54th St was robbed at gunpoint, according to the Seattle Police Blotter.

Shortly after midnight, the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk, demanded cash and fled after the clerk handed some over.

Police and a King County Gardian One helicopter came to the scene quickly, but not quick enough. Police detained someone on the south end of the Ballard Locks, but both the clerk and a witness could not positively identify him as the suspect.

According to police, the suspect is Middle Eastern male, unknown age, 5'8" tall, skinny and wearing a green jacket with stripes, black track pants and tennis shoes. He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.

The Robbery Unit is handling the followup investigation. Anyone with information on the crime or the suspect should contact Seattle Police by calling 911.

Zachariah Bryan can be reached at zachb@robinsonnews.com

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