A clerk was pistol whipped early Wednesday morning (10-08) during an armed robbery at the Shasteen's Marathon.

 According to a press release, Pana Police  were called out just before 2:00 am to the store, and found the clerk with injuries to her face. She reportedly told police she had been struck a number of times with the butt of the robber's gun. She was taken to Pana Community Hospital for treatment.

 The suspect is described as a white male, 5'10' to 5'11', weighing around 165 to 185 pounds,wearing blue jeans, boots and a black stocking cap and a bandana which covered his face. He reportedly escaped with an unknown amount of money.

 If you know anything about the robbery, you are urged to contact Pana Police, or Christian County Crimestoppers.