October 22

State police investigate armed robbery

HAZLE TWP. - State police at Hazleton are investigating an armed robbery at Burger King, state Route 309, Wednesday night.

Police said a man entered the restaurant armed with a firearm at about 9 p.m. and demanded money from two employees.

The gunman fled the store with an undetermined amount of cash. No injuries were reported.

Police described the man as having a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a blue handkerchief that concealed his face, and black gloves.

 

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RWilliams said...

Howe many whoppers did he take?

October 22, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Chris said...

No Whoppers, he took onion rings. Just follow the smell.

October 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM


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