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Tupelo police investigate armed robbery at North Gloster store

Tupelo police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on North Gloster Street.

On January 3, 2026, at about 7:52 a.m., officers responded to Breeze-N, located at 1725 North Gloster Street, where a suspect demanded money while armed with a small knife.

The suspect, described as a shirtless black male wearing a ski mask and hoodie, entered the store, covered his face, and demanded cash. A physical struggle occurred, and the clerk was stabbed during the incident.

The suspect fled on foot as a customer entered the store. He was last seen running south on North Green Street.

Police officers provided aid to the injured clerk until medics arrived. The victim was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Authorities have secured the scene and continue their investigation. They ask anyone with information to contact the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491 or Crime Stoppers at 800-773-TIPS.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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