[February 07, 2012] BRIEF: Akron man mugged in gas station parking lot Tweet Feb 07, 2012 (The Akron Beacon Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- An Akron man was confronted by gunmen who stole his wallet during a robbery Monday afternoon, police said. The victim, 51, told police he was robbed about 2 p.m. while walking to his car at a gas station parking lot near the 500 block of North Main Street. At least one of the robbers was armed with a handgun. He pointed the weapon at the victim and demanded money, police said. The man surrendered an unknown amount of cash, and the robbers fled. Police described the robbers as two black teens, standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall with thin builds. They each wore black hooded sweatshirts and black sweat pants. Anyone with information is asked to call Akron police at 330-375-2490. Anonymous tips can be left at http://akronohio.gov/asp/tip.html. ___ (c)2012 the Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio) Visit the Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio) at www.ohio.com Distributed by MCT Information Services [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]