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On the night of the robbery/homicide several witnesses reported that a black male subject approached the gas station on foot from the south side entrance (nearest to Route #78) and entered the vending machine area of the station.  This suspect was further described as approximately 5’9” to 6’1” tall, thin build, dark complexion and between 20 to 30 years old.

Witnesses reported that the suspect male engaged in a brief conversation with the attendant about the vending machines taking dollar bills.  The witnesses then reported that the suspect asked Sass for change at which time the attendant removed a large quantity of bills from his pocket.  The suspect then produced a handgun and demanded that Sass give him all the money.  After the attendant complied the suspect shot the victim in the head at point blank range. As Joseph Sass lie dying in a pool of blood the suspect walked briskly out of the station in the same direction as he entered moments earlier. Witnesses then observed a late model, dark colored commercial type van fleeing the area and proceeded west bound onto Route #78.

The community of concerned citizens has posted a $37,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Joseph Sass.