Masked man bursts into store, empties cash register
Crime Alert offering cash reward for information leading to robber's arrest
Masked man robs store
A woman working behind the counter of a corner grocery store experienced some scary moments when a masked man burst inside and demanded money, police said.
The robbery happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday at Freddy's Grocery at North 10th and Washington streets in Reading.
The masked man showed a gun and cleared out the cash register, said Sgt. John Solecki, Reading Police Dept., who noted that the robber was last seen running east on Washington Street.
A customer was also inside the store at the time of the robbery, but no one was hurt, police said.
If you know anything about the holdup, you're asked to call Crime Alert: Berks County. The toll-free number is 877-373-9913.
If your tip leads to an arrest, you could get a cash reward.
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