St. Joseph Police are investigating an overnight armed robbery.

According to Sgt. Brett Kelley, at 12:24 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. Oil at 22nd and Messanie, a night employee was walking to their vehicle when they were approached by the suspect who pointed a gun at the employee and demanded the night deposit. The suspect then left with the night deposit in what was described as an orange truck or SUV. The male suspect was wearing a mask.

There were no injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.