SNEADS FERRY, N.C. (WITN) - The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that happened early Saturday morning in Sneads Ferry.

The robbery took place at an Exxon gas station located at 2378 NC Highway 172. The sheriff’s office says they received a 911 call shortly after 4 a.m.

The suspect is a white male wearing dark clothing and a mask and used a knife to carry out the robbery, according to deputies. They say he ran away from the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The sheriff’s office used a K-9 unit and a drone system to try and track the suspect, but did not find him.

No injuries were reported.

The investigation is still on going.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the sheriff’s office at 910-455-3113.

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