Convenience store in Marathon robbed at gunpoint

The clerk at the Tom Thumb convenience store in Marathon reported being robbed at gunpoint early Monday.

The clerk was at the store at the 48 mile marker of the highway at 5 a.m. when two men with bandanas over their faces walked in. She said one held a handgun pointed at her, while the other one put a bag on the counter and said “give me the money and open the safe.” She gave them the cash from the register, but told them she did not have access to the safe.

The two men took the money and fled from the store. She said they were both young black males. One was wearing a black jacket, black pants and had a black bandana over his face; the second one had a black and white jacket with a design on it, blue jeans and a red bandana.

Detectives are investigating. Anyone with information about the case should call the Sheriff’s Office. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of the Florida Keys. A tipster whose information leads to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward. The Crime Stoppers hot line is 1-800-346-TIPS or e-tips can be made at tipsubmit.com.