Cops: Masked Man Tries to Rob Gas Station

A North Beverwyck Road gas station attendant was assaulted Tuesday night when he refused a masked bandit's demand for money, Parsippany Police said.

According to a release from the , a man wearing a black ski mask demanded money from an attendant at the Tuesday night shortly before 9:30 p.m. After refusing to give the man money, the attendant was struck over the head with a stool before the masked bandit left, police said.

The masked man was described as 6-feet tall who was wearing a black ski mask, a black hooded sweatshirt and khaki-colored pants, police said. The man was joined by a second individual, who was waiting outside and also wearing a black ski mask and a black hooded sweatshirt, police said.

According to police, the two men fled on foot in the direction of Foodtown Supermarket and Volunteers Park.

If anyone has information on the incident, contact Parsippany Police at 973-263-4300.