Pittsburgh police asking for help in identifying robbery suspect

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Investigators released surveillance pictures of a man wanted in connection with a robbery at the 7-Eleven store on Bigelow Square on Aug. 29.

Investigators said the man seen in the pictures tried to leave the store with $350 worth of earbuds and cellphone chargers.

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The suspect was confronted by a store employee.  At that point, according to investigators, the suspect pulled a gun and pointed it at the employee as he left the store.

Anyone with information about the suspect's identity is asked to call Pittsburgh robbery detectives at 412-323-7161.

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