Tyrone Borough police are investigating a robbery at the Community Pharmacy on Pennsylvania Avenue.
\nThe 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\u2019s police chief Joseph Beachem.
\nWitnesses said the suspect ran from the store and headed south on Pennsylvania Avenue.
\nThe suspect was described as being a white man about five feet, ten inches with an average build and \u201cscruffy\u201d facial hair, probably a few days growth. His hair is described as dark.
\nThe suspect was said to be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gloves.
\nAccording 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.
\nWhen 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.
\nThe 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.
\nThe pharmacist gave the suspect some Oxycontin and the robber left the store.
\nPolice 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.
\nAnyone who has information regarding the robbery should contact Tyrone Borough Police at 684-1364.
\nThe Daily Herald plans to publish the photo (pending quality) when it becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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