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Armed Robber Holds Up Store in Patton Township

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Police are searching for an armed robber who held up a Patton Township store over the weekend.

The suspect reportedly robbed the Eastern European Market, at 2110 N. Atherton St., on Saturday.

According to a news release from the Patton Township Police Department, the man brandished a hand gun and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter, opened the cash register himself, and took an undisclosed amount of cash.

The robber was last seen fleeing the scene on foot, heading toward the Fairwood Lane area.

Police describe the suspect as between 6 feet and 6 feet three inches tall, wearing a black coat, blue jeans and a dark colored hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Patton Township police at (814) 234-0273.