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Springfield Armed Robbery Suspect Caught on Camera, Police Seek Tips

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A man wielding a box cutter tried to hold up a new pet store near downtown Springfield, but was scared off by a customer.

Springfield Police say a black man in his 20’s walked into Nature’s Select Pet Store on West Monroe and demanded money. He didn’t get any, as he ran off when the front door opened.

Sangamon and Menard County Crimestoppers is looking for tips, and up to a $1,000 cash reward could be paid for information leading to an arrest.

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