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Armed Bandit wearing Medical Mask robs Business in Johnson County, Kentucky

*WANTED: Suspect in Johnson County Robbery* - KSP Conducts Armed Robbery Investigation

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WITTENSVILLE, KY  – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that KSP, Pikeville Post received a call from Johnson County 911 regarding an armed robbery at the Dollar General store in the Wittensville community of Johnson County on December 27, 2021 at approximately 08:09 P.M. KSP investigators responded to the area.

The initial investigation indicated an unidentified male entered the building, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the cashier.

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The male subject then fled the scene in a dark colored SUV with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The male is described as 6’0 tall and slender build. He was last seen wearing:

  • A gray hooded sweatshirt
  • Camouflage baseball cap,
  • Jeans
  • A blue medical mask

Investigators are still searching for the male and asking for the public’s assistance with identifying him. Please call 606-433-7711 with any information regarding this incident.

Trooper Dustin Thompson is leading the investigation. He was assisted on scene by Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

 

 

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