Yesterday around 4:15 a.m. Richwood police received a report of an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas station on East Bomford Street. The suspect has been identified as a male around 6 feet tall wearing blue overalls and a black mask and gloves. The suspect pointed a gun at an employee and took off in an unknown direction. The employee was not harmed. The police department is asking for public assistance. If anyone has any camera alarm systems in the surrounding area of Marathon, please check for any activity with any individuals, or vehicles in alleys or roads between 3 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.