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Elgin police investigating armed robbery

Posted October 24, 2015 1:00 am

Robert Sanchez

Elgin police are searching for an armed robber who took an undisclosed amount of cash from a retail store Friday night.

About 9:35 p.m., the suspect entered the store on the 600 block of Dundee Avenue,, displayed a handgun to the clerk and then took money from the cash register before leaving. The clerk wasn't injured.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, about 6 feet to 6 feet 4 inches tall. He was last seen fleeing the area on foot.

Detectives from the Elgin Police Department's Major Investigations Division are investigating.

Anyone with any information is asked to call (847) 289-2600. Individuals can leave anonymous tips at (847) 695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the tip information.

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