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Police: Armed Suspect Robbed Same Detroit CVS Twice In One Week [VIDEOS]

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Police in Detroit are asking for the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with two separate armed robberies at the same CVS Pharmacy on the city's west side.

The suspect was seen on surveillance footage walking into the store at W. McNichols and Wyoming Ave. at around 4:30 a.m. on September 22. The unknown man was seen pulling a gun on the pharmacist and demanding money before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Then on September 28 at around 4 a.m., an unknown female person of interest entered the same location, walked around, then approached the counter to make a purchase.

CVS armed robbery suspect
CVS armed robbery suspect (photo: Detroit Police Department)

While the person of interest was standing at the counter, the armed suspect entered the store minutes after, approached the counter and demanded money from the cash registers from the cashier and manager.

 

Both employees complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money.

Detroit police believe the person of interest may have information pertaining to this crime and the identity of the suspect.

The armed male suspect is described as a black man last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, black pants and black shoes.

CVS armed robbery person of interest
CVS armed robbery person of interest (photo: Detroit Police Department)

Police describe the person of interest as a black female with a light brown complexion, last seen wearing a vest, a blue shirt, a striped dress, a light-colored hat and light-colored shoes.

 

Anyone with information about these crimes or the people involved is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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