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Carbondale Walgreens Robbed; Police Release Photos

Carbondale Police have released surveillance images of a suspect in an attempted armed robbery at Walgreens on West Main Street.

Officers say the incident occurred around 7:30 Monday night.

They say the suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded property before he fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'00", weighing between 165-180 pounds with a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans and sunglasses. There were no injuries.  The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS (2677).
 

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