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October 22, 2009

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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