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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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