Tyrone Borough police are investigating a robbery at the Community Pharmacy on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The incident happened yesterday around 1 p.m. The police were dispatched to the scene at 1:06 p.m. and arrived a couple of minutes later, according to a press release from Tyrone’s police chief Joseph Beachem.
Witnesses said the suspect ran from the store and headed south on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The suspect was described as being a white man about five feet, ten inches with an average build and “scruffy” facial hair, probably a few days growth. His hair is described as dark.
The suspect was said to be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gloves.
According to the press release, the suspect entered the store and proceeded directly to the pharmacy where he asked the pharmacist to do him a favor.
When the pharmacist asked how he could help him, the suspect told the pharmacist to give him Oxycontin and then said he had a gun and implied he would use it.
The pharmacist said there was a bulge in the front pocket of the sweatshirt where the suspect kept his hand, as if he were holding a firearm.
The pharmacist gave the suspect some Oxycontin and the robber left the store.
Police said they were able to obtain a surveillance snapshot of the individual. The photo is described as grainy and authorities are attempting to enhance it.
Anyone who has information regarding the robbery should contact Tyrone Borough Police at 684-1364.
The Daily Herald plans to publish the photo (pending quality) when it becomes available.
