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February 11, 2013

Suspect sought in Bedford Sheetz robbery

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News

BEDFORD, Pa. — No injuries were reported when a female clerk was robbed at knifepoint at the Sheetz convenience store in Snake Spring Township in Bedford County early Monday.

Pennsylvania State Police said the incident occurred at 12:10 a.m. in the 9400 block of Lincoln Highway when the suspect entered the store, made a purchase and then displayed a knife and demanded money.

The suspect fled with an unspecified sum of money taken from the cash register.

Police said the suspect was driving a black Toyota Rav 4 and was seen traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 30.

He was described as a white man, 6 feet tall, 25 to 35 years old with a brown beard. His clothing included blue jeans, black fleece jacket and a dark gray winter hat or beanie.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Trooper Dana Martini at the Bedford detachment at 814-623-6133.

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