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Man tells Ross hotel clerk he's robbing him and takes off with cash

ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A hotel in Ross Township was robbed early Thursday morning, authorities said.

The robbery happened at the Comfort Inn on McKnight Road, where police were called shortly after 3:30 a.m.

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Investigators said a man walked into the hotel lobby, where he approached a clerk and told him he was robbing him. No weapon was shown.

The robber got an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing, according to police. No one was hurt.

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Police are using surveillance video in their investigation.

Police are looking for a black male in his 20’s who is about 5’11” tall.  He was wearing all dark clothing and a mask to cover his face.  He is reported to have rough skin under his eyes and a short scruffy beard.