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Aurora Police: Man Assaulted Gas Station Employee After Being Asked To Wear Face Mask

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - The Aurora Police Department is asking for help identifying a man accused of assaulting a gas station employee. Investigators said the suspect attacked staff at the gas station after he was asked to put on a face mask.

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Around 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 4, officers said the suspect walked into the Sinclair gas station located at 14401 East 6th Avenue. Investigators released surveillance images of the suspect.

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(credit: Aurora Police Department)

One employee suffered a serious injury to their face, police said. The suspect fled the scene in a blue Audi A Series with a temporary tag.

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(credit: Aurora Police Department)

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).

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