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Male Allegedly Displayed Tire Iron In Strong Arm Robbery Of CVS In Paoli

TREDYFFRIN Twp., Pa. (CBS) – Authorities are searching for a male wanted for questioning in a strong arm robbery involving a tire iron in Paoli.

Police say the CVS on Lancaster Avenue was robbed around 1:19 a.m. Sunday.

Authorities say the male approached the counter to make a purchase and when the worker opened the drawer, the male displayed a tire iron and demanded money from the register.

Police say after taking cash, the male left the store and entered a dark colored parked vehicle.

According to store personnel, the male was in his 20's, medium height and weight, and was wearing a gray colored fleece top, gray cargo style shorts and a black baseball hat.

Tredyffrin Township Police Superintendent Anthony Giaimo said, "We are asking the public's assistance in identifying this individual. Tips can be received at the contact phone number below or by visiting our Crime Watch PA website at: www.tredyffrinpd.org."

Anyone with information on the crime or the male pictured is asked to contact the Detective Unit of the Tredyffrin Township Police Department at 610-644-3221.

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