Three men were seen fleeing the Valero gas station and convenience store at 668 Liberty St. shortly before 2:30 a.m. Monday.
SPRINGFIELD -- City police responded to a report of three men who broke into Liberty Gas at 668 Liberty St. around 2:26 a.m. Monday.
Police reports said "three Hispanic males" were seen running from the Liberty Heights business before fleeing the area in a silver, four-door sedan. The vehicle was last seen driving south toward Armory Street, police said.
A break-in alarm sounded at the gas station, which is adjoined by a liquor store and Dunkin' Donuts shop.
Springfield Police Sgt. Dennis Prior confirmed that the men did gain entry to the store, which is located just north of the Armory Street rotary, but it wasn't immediately known if any merchandise or money was missing.
"The DB is investigating right now," Prior said around 5 a.m. Monday, referring to the detective bureau.
Detectives also were checking the store's video surveillance system to see if it captured footage of the suspects.
More details will be posted as information becomes available.
THE MAP BELOW shows the approximate location of a break-in attempt at a Liberty Heights gas station early Monday morning: