VANCOUVER, Wash. — A gas station employee fought back and thwarted a would-be robber using bug spray.
Police said it's one of dozens of crimes committed by the same man.
"I was scared. I was just trying to protect myself. I didn’t even think to open the register to give him the money. I just wanted him out of my space," said Amber Mahley, B&B Mart employee.
At least eleven law enforcement agencies in the Portland metro area are all looking for the suspect.
Mahley said a man stepped up to the cashier counter and instead of pulling out his wallet, "he pulled a gun out of his pocket."
The robber told Amber to "put all the money in a bag."
That's when she decided to use the bug spray on him.
"He just made his way towards the door, and he left," Amber said.
The robber left with nothing. Vancouver police said at least seven businesses were robbed there.
Including Black Rock Coffee Bar, Sonesta Suites, a cosmetic store, Panda Express, Dutch Bros, B&B Mart, and AMPM.
Washington county sheriff's office gave the location of robbed businesses, Quick Shop 2 and Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and AutoZone Auto Parts.
Portland police told KATU they are "uncomfortable giving out the list of businesses" robbed in Portland at this time.
Kim Kapp with Vancouver Police says eight other law enforcement agencies reported robberies too.
"We have what we believe about 30, more than 30 robberies that are likely committed by the same suspect," Kapp said.
She said the man always carries a gun, so...
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