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Suspect wanted for an August 29, 2012 robbery at the CVS Pharmacy in the 1600 block of Laskin Road in Virginia Beach. (Photo courtesy: VBPD)

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Robber pulls handgun during purchase

Updated: Friday, 31 Aug 2012, 3:01 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 31 Aug 2012, 3:01 PM EDT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Virginia Beach Police are investigating an early morning robbery at a CVS Pharmacy.

According to investigators, the suspect walked into the Laskin Road store at around 4:45 a.m. on August 29 and selected several items for purchase. When the suspect got to the register, he pulled out a handgun and demanded for the clerk to place money in a plastic bag.

The robber grabbed the bag and left, according to police spokesman MPO Jimmy Barnes.

If you have any information about this crime, call the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Office at 1-888-Lock-U-Up or text VBTIP with your information to CRIMES (274697).

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Robber pulls handgun during purchase

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