Police issued several safety alerts Sunday afternoon after an armed robbery was reported at the Fullington bus terminal in State College.
A man entered 152 N. Atherton St. at about 2:50 p.m. Sunday, struck a worker with a pistol, stole money from the register and fled, police wrote in a news release.
The man is Black with a black and gray beard, about 6 feet tall, about 230 pounds and about 30-40 years old, police wrote. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt that had white lettering, black pants and was wearing a black disposable mask.
“The surrounding area was thoroughly searched and there is no evidence to believe the suspect is still in the area,” police wrote about 5:10 p.m. Sunday.
The worker was evaluated at Mount Nittany Medical Center for injuries that are not life-threatening, police wrote.
“He’s being checked out, I think, just from the stress of it,” borough police Lt. Todd Scholton told the Centre Daily Times.
Soon after the robbery was reported, Penn State police issued two emergency alerts via Twitter, one of which said “Seek shelter. Secure doors. Be silent. Be still.” The alerts were required because the robbery occurred adjacent to campus, police later tweeted.
Officers were still investigating as of about 5:30 p.m., but said there is no need to still shelter in place.
Those with information were encouraged to call 814-234-7150, email policestatecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip online.
Trick-or-treating will proceed as scheduled from 6-8 p.m. in the Centre Region, police said.
