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Alleged Armed Robbery Leaves Business Shaken Up

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Dec 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 30, 2012 at 12:05 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- An alleged armed robbery left one business shaken up after reports came in Saturday night of an employee who was hit by an intruder wielding a knife.

Just before 7 p.m. Grand Junction Police Officials responded to Smoker Friendly, a business located at 2692 Highway 50, for an reported armed robbery.

Officials say a male suspect hit the employee who was working behind the counter at the time. The suspect reportedly had a three-inch knife and demanded money before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old white male, wearing a green coat with a gray hood.

To report any information on the suspect call the Grand Junction Police Department at (970)- 242-6707.

The incident is still under investigation. NewsChannel 5 will continue to update this story as new details become available.

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