The Gazette reports the man entered The Quality Inn near the intersection of Interstate 25 and Garden of the Gods Road at about 9 p.m. Saturday, pulled a pistol on the clerk and demanded cash. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as white, 6 feet tall and about 150 pounds. He also has short, gray hair.

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