Augusta police are searching for a man who robbed an Eastern Avenue convenience store Tuesday night.

Police Lt. Christopher Massey said nobody was hurt when the unidentified man walked into the Circle K at 216 Eastern Ave. and demanded cash from the register. No customers were in the store during the robbery, which occurred around 10:30 p.m.

“There was no weapon displayed, but there was a threat that one was present,” Massey said.

The clerk, a man, gave the robber cash that totaled less than $100, Massey said.

The robber fled out the door with the cash. A Kennebec County Sheriff Deputy with a dog attempted to track the robber, but was unsuccessful.

The robber was wearing a mask, Massey said. No other description was immediately available.

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Massey said detectives continue to follow leads provided by the clerk and surveillance video.

Craig Crosby — 621-5642

ccrosby@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @CraigCrosby4


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