The robbery occurred around 2:15 p.m. when a person described as a black male entered the store.
Major Scott Hall said the man was wearing khaki shorts and a white T-shirt. He wore a red bandanna over his face.
He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last seen on foot on Bolling Road in the area of Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
