The Springfield Police Department received a report of a robbery at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 from the Family Dollar location on state street.
According to police, the suspect was armed with a knife at the time of the robbery and he took off with several items before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect was described as being approximately 5-foot-19 weighing 220 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing jeans, white sneakers, a gray sweatshirt, and a black mask.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or robbery has been asked to contact the Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau by calling (413) 787-6355 or submitting an anonymous tip by texting “CRIMES” to 274637.
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