Metro police are investigating after an East Nashville gas station was robbed early Tuesday morning.

It happened at the Mapco located at 4126 Gallatin Pike just after midnight.

Metro police reported the suspect started to purchase tobacco but instead took the cash drawer when the clerk opened it, stating he had a gun.

The suspect hen ran outside and fled in a red sedan. He was described by Metro police as a black man, 6 feet tall, 120 pounds, between 35 and 45 years old, with short black hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a gray and blue sweater.

A Delta Express on 51st Avenue North in West Nashville was robbed of $30 about 30 minutes prior, according to Metro police.

No additional information was immediately released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.

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