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Police identify suspect in armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape shop

Police identify suspect in armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape shop The suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a vape shop in Westmoreland County has been identified. (Pennsylvania State Police)

YOUNGWOOD, Pa. — The suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a vape shop in Westmoreland County has been identified.

On Friday, Pennsylvania State Police said Christopher Aaron Fisher was the person who walked into the store on South Third Street in Youngwood, pointed a gun at the clerk, and stole cash and merchandise from the business on Oct. 30.

Fisher is charged with robbery, carrying a loaded weapon, terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, recklessly endangering another person and simple assault.

State police shared surveillance photos from the crime on Nov. 3 in an attempt to identify the suspect.

Fisher is scheduled to have a court hearing on Nov. 18.

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