Man robs store wearing pink socks on his hands

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police say robber with an unusual sense of fashion struck a Lexington convenience store.

It was at the Speedway on Paris Pike just after 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Police say the suspect walked in wearing a hoodie, a gold Mardi Gras mask and pink socks with blue polka dots on his hands.

Police say, despite having socks on his hands, the suspect was able to pull out a gun and demand money.

Police believe he ran off towards an apartment building behind the store.