Armed Robbery Suspect Sought in Richmond County
Peach Orchard Drugs was the site of an armed robbery in Richmond County late this morning.
Richmond County deputies responded to the holdup at 11:10 a.m. at 2529 Peach Orchard Road.
Witnesses said a black male dressed in all black clothing was carrying a dark-colored bag when he approached the pharmacy counter, displayed a handgun and demanded narcotics.
The suspect fled from the store and was seen getting into a dark-colored SUV being driven by a white female. The vehicle was last seen traveling down Woodward Ave.
No other information has been released yet.
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