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Mercer state police seeking to identify suspect in armed robbery

Mercer County state police are requesting the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred in Salem Township on Monday, Feb. 12.

According to documents, the robbery occurred around 11:20 a.m. Monday at E & S Supplies on Osborn Road.

Police said a cashier reported a man entered the business and displayed a gun. The man attempted to force the cashier to come with him, but she fled on foot, documents show.

The man removed cash from the register and fled the scene in a dark gray or charcoal colored sedan, heading west toward Methodist Road, police said.

According to police, the suspect is a white male standing about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. The vehicle the man was driving possibly has a roof rack, documents show.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Mercer barracks by calling 724-662-6162.

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