Belmont police search for two men who robbed Trapelo Road variety store at gunpoint Sunday night

By Globe Staff

Belmont police are searching for two men who held up a Trapelo Road convenience store at gunpoint Sunday night.

The two men entered LC Variety Store around 9 p.m. Sunday wearing clothing that masked not just their faces, but also their race, said Belmont Police Lieutenant Richard Santangelo.

He said both men wore dark hoodies pulled over their faces, scarves, and gloves.

One man had a lean build and was armed with what appeared to have been a semi-automatic handgun and wearing white Air Jordan sneakers.

The second suspect had a heavy build, wore a sweatshirt with the word GAP on it, and had yellow construction boots on.

The robbery was captured by store surveillance cameras.

He said the clerk was punched once in the stomach by the thieves, but was otherwise unharmed. He said the clerk complied with demands made by the armed man.

“He didn’t have much choice. ... The gun was right in his face,’’ Santangelo said.

Belmont police are asking anyone with information to contact them. The anonymous tipline is 617-993-2569.