Man turns self in for gas station robbery, cites social media pressure

Surveillance cameras captured a robbery in progress in Fayette County and the images show the culprit clearly.

The Christmas Day holdup took place inside the Exxon gas station in Uniontown on Route 51.

Police say the robber came behind the counter with a knife and told the clerk to hand over the cash around 8 p.m. Monday.

But the clerk working didn't give up without a fight.

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Channel 11 talked to her off-camera and she described shoving him back, pulling off his ski mask and revealing his face for the surveillance cameras overlooking the counter.

Employees say the robber ran out of the store and across the parking lot. But less than 12 hours later, police had their suspect in custody, thanks to social media.

Uniontown police say the suspect saw a picture of his face being shared and turned himself into authorities because he knew he would eventually get caught.

Pennsylvania State Police confirm to Channel 11 that Douglas Stout, of Chestnut Ridge, will be charged with armed robbery.

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