LEBANON — Maine State Troopers are searching for a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Lebanon on Saturday evening.
Troopers were called to Hometown Mobil gas and convenience store at 1498 Carl Broggi Highway in Lebanon around 6:10 p.m. Saturday.
According to police reports, a masked individual entered the store about 5:57 p.m. and demanded money.
Troopers say that the suspect brandished a small black handgun during the robbery.
He is believed to be a white male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds.
The robber was seen leaving the store parking lot in a black colored sedan and was headed east toward Rochester, New Hampshire.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Trooper Benjamin Handzel at 624-7076. Tips can be anonymous.
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