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Surveillance video still of the suspect. Photo courtesy of state police.

North Stonington — State police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man they say robbed the Citgo gas station Monday evening.

According to police, the man entered the store at 324 Clarks Falls Road about 7:22 p.m. and demanded money and cigarettes. Police said he lifted his jacket multiple times and displayed a black pistol.

Police said the man, who is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and has a medium build, was wearing a red mask and red gloves along with a dark-colored jacket with white sleeves. He fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.

A state police K-9 team that responded to the scene tracked a scent east along state Route 216 into Ashaway, R.I.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Velazquez of the Eastern District Major Crime Squad at (860) 848-6530 or text "TIP 711" and the information to 274637.