Harlan, KY. (October 7, 2018) - On Sunday October 7, 2018 at approximately 1:20 A.M., KSP Post 10 received a complaint of an armed robbery at the Double Kwik in Harlan located at 421 Ball Park Road. Trooper Jake Spurlock and Trooper Michael Wilson responded to the Double Kwik to begin an investigation.
Preliminary investigation indicates a male employee had exited the rear of the store to discard garbage and while outside was confronted by a white male approximately 6 feet tall and 160 lbs. The perpetrator was also wearing a camouflage jacket, camouflage mask, white t-shirt, khaki pants, with a blue bandanna on his head. The perpetrator brandished a handgun and demanded money. They both reentered the store, the worker retrieved cash from the register, and the perpetrator fled on foot in an unknown direction.
KSP is asking the public for assistance in identifying the male. If anyone has any information regarding this robbery, please contact KSP Post 10 Harlan at (606) 573-3131. Callers may remain anonymous.
Case is still under investigation by Trooper Jake Spurlock.
