Wilkes-Barre City Police are actively searching for a suspect who reportedly robbed a convenience store at gunpoint early this morning. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Hazle Street, where the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm after initially asking to purchase cigarettes, then demanded cash and the employee’s phone.
Following the robbery, the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and multiple packs of cigarettes. As the investigation continues, police have urged anyone with information to come forward, underscoring the urgency to safely apprehend the individual involved in this intimidating crime.
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