Portland police say that a man armed with a handgun robbed a gas station in the Riverton neighborhood Tuesday night.

Riverton Gas Station

Lt. Kevin Cashman said the robber, whose face was covered, displayed a firearm and made off on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The robbery took place around 7:40 p.m. at the Riverton Gas Station, 1585 Forest Ave. Cashman said the gas station clerk was not hurt.

No shots were fired and the robber remained at large late Tuesday night.


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