Gunman Robs Liquor Store

A liquor store was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money by a man carrying a long-barreled handgun, Port Hueneme police said Wednesday.

The holdup occurred at the House of Spirits on West Channel Islands Boulevard shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday, police said. No one was injured and the gunman remained at large Wednesday night.

According to police, the gunman walked into the shop and demanded money from the cashier while holding the black pistol. After the cashier handed over the money, the robber fled east on foot, police said. The gunman was described as Latino with a medium build, cleanshaven, 20 to 25 years old and about 5 feet 8. He was wearing a black beanie, a black jacket and dark pants.