Attempted Armed Robbery in Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac Police responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a Fond du Lac Speedway Gas Station early Thursday morning. 

The incident happened at 550 W. Johnson Street at 1:21 A.M.

Responding officers were advised by an employee that a male entered Speedway and demanded cash from the register after he displayed a pocket knife. 

No money was turned over by staff, and the male suspect fled on foot out the front door and ran to the West.  

The area was searched with a Fond du Lac Police Department K-9 Unit, but the suspect was not located. 

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office also assisted in checking the area for the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, possibly 25-30 years old, thin build, about  5’10” to 6’1” tall, wearing a black over grey coat/fleece with black zipper, jeans and black facemask. 

No one was injured during this incident. 

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Lee Mikulec at (920) 322-3726, or the Crime Alert number at 920-322-3740. Callers can remain anonymous.