Lily ‘Fillin’ Station’ robbed at knifepoint Thursday night; may be linked to other robbery, authorities say

Knox and Laurel County sheriff’s deputies believe they are searching for same person as they investigate armed robberies at The Tobacco Hut near Barbourville and Mac’s Fillin Station in Lily.

In both robberies the suspect is described as being about 5’10", wearing a camouflage jacket and armed with a knife.

According to Knox County Chief Deputy Derek Eubanks, the suspect came into the tobacco store about one mile south of Barbourville on U.S. 25E about 8:05 p.m. Monday, and demanded the clerk give him all of the money.

The clerk complied and the robber then fled the store in a silver car.

The clerk told deputies that the robber was wearing a mask and the knife was a butcher knife with a black handle.

According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root the robber came into the gas station just across U.S. 25 from Hunter Hills Elementary School about 9:05 p.m. Thursday and demanded money. He then fled in a white colored car, last seen traveling east on Springcut Road.

The clerk told deputies that the robber was a white male, 5’8"-5’10", wearing blue jeans and dark shoes with white soles, along with a mask and gloves.

Anyone with information about either robbery is asked to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, 546-3181, or Laurel County Sheriff’s Department, 864-6600.