An early morning gas station robbery in Paterson left an employee suffering injuries after the suspect went on the attack.
According to preliminary reports, police were called to the Valero Gas Station located in the 1000 block of Main Street before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday to investigate reports of an injured person.
Units arrived at the scene and found an employee suffering non-life threatening injuries after being assaulted by a suspect who held up the establishment according to reports.
Police say a black colored vehicle possibly a Toyota Rav 4 arrived at the station occupied by as many as three black males all wearing hoodies and masks.
One of the suspects reportedly used an object to beat the employee before the men sped away from the scene.
The suspects were armed with a gun during the incident according to police.
Police have not arrested a suspect at this time.