Gunman robs liquor store in K-mart plaza

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A gunman robbed the Spits of 44 liquor store in the K-Mart plaza Sunday night, police Sgt. spokesman Michael Brouillette reported.

The man grabbed the clerk and pointed a gun at him just after 9 p.m. while ordering him to open the register, which he did before fleing with an undisclosed amount of money, Brouillette said.

The robber was described as black, in his early 20s. His face was covered by a blue bandana and he had a black beanie on his head.

Anyone with information is asked to call New Smyrna Beach police at (386) 424-2000.