Seneca Gaming and Entertainment Oil Springs Casino Robbed

New York State Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a robbery suspect at a Seneca Casino. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Machias are investigating an armed robbery at Seneca Gaming and Entertainment Oil Springs Casino in the town of Ischua. The unidentified male suspect entered the casino on July 30, 2022, at approximately 10:55pm displaying what appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun and carrying a cloth shopping bag.

According to WIVB, a local TV station, "Police say the man wore a camouflage shirt, hat, mask, dark sweatpants, and black sneakers with white trim. He was described as having an "average build."

The word "love" was tattooed on his knuckles or drawn onto his gloves, the WIVB report added.

The unidentified man pulled out a semi-automatic handgun at the cashier's cage at about 11 pm. He ordered a worker to hand over cash. He shoved some stolen cash into a cloth shopping bag. He also stole a drawer with cash stuffed inside. It is unknown how much cash was stolen.

The Wellsville Sun, a local newspaper, reported he was about five feet, nine inches tall.

It was described as a "very fast, couple minutes," a manager told the Sun.

Only a few players were in the small casino at the time. No injuries were reported.

Seneca Gaming and Entertainment operate the casino and is located about 60 miles south of Buffalo, N.Y.