Man armed with handgun robs Akron Circle K

AKRON, Ohio — A man took money and an employee’s purse in the robbery of a Circle K in the Firestone Park neighborhood, police say.

A clerk at the Circle K on the 1100 block of South Arlington Street says the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, entered the store at about 6:33 a.m. Sunday and demanded money. The man left with an undisclosed amount of money and the clerk’s purse. There were no reports of injuries.

The suspect is in his early to mid-20s and was wearing a black face mask and all black clothing.

Anyone with information can call police at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS. Individuals also can send tips by texting TIPSCO to 274637. Individuals can remain anonymous.

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