PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are asking for information regarding an attempted robbery of the Lipton Mart on West Housatonic Street.
Police say at about 9:17 p.m. Friday night members of the department were called to the location for the reported robbery. A man had entered the building, brandished a handgun, and demanded the clerk open the register. The man left with no cash but did steal "several pieces of merchandise."
Police describe the suspect as standing about 5-feet-10-inches tall and wearing a red mask, dark-colored Adidas winter cap, and light colored shirt and pants.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact the Pittsfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705.
Pittsfield Police currently on scene investigating reported armed robbery, Lipton Mart 320 West Housatonic Street. pic.twitter.com/7pquGNuUCj
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