Town of Poughkeepsie police have initiated an investigation into an armed robbery incident that happened Wednesday shortly after 6:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Mobil gas station located on South Road.

According to reports, a witness described the suspect as a slender female dressed in a black parka. In a concerning turn of events, authorities indicated that just 10 minutes following the initial incident at the gas station, the same individual reportedly committed a robbery at a Speedway nearby.

Officials urge anyone with pertinent information regarding these incidents to contact the police at (845) 485-3670.