Authorities have released video surveillance of an armed robbery at a South Jersey 7-Eleven store early Wednesday morning.
GLOUCESTER TWP. -- Authorities have released video surveillance of an armed robbery at a South Jersey 7-Eleven store that occurred early Wednesday morning.
Gloucester Township Police responded to reports of an armed robbery around 4 a.m. at the convenience store, located on Church Street in the Blackwood section of the township.
A man -- who police said may be 20 years old -- entered the store wearing a plaid "Jeff" cap, long black coat with an exposed zipper, dark pants, black and white sneakers, and a blue latex glove on his right hand.
The man approached the store counter and asked for cigarettes, police said.
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A minute after requesting the cigarettes, the man revealed a large knife from his left pocket and demanded money, according to authorities.
While the man attempted to leave the store, a long blue bag with a black carry strap fell from beneath his coat to the floor. After picking up the bag, he ran off.
Police ask anyone who can identify the man to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or call the anonymous tip line at 856-842-5560.
Anonymous text messages can also be sent to 888777 with a keyword "TIP GLOTWPPD" or visit the web tip page here.
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