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Police search for suspect connected to CVS robberies

Nov 5, 2012, 5:34 PM | Updated: 8:10 pm

Police are looking for a man who has reportedly committed nine armed robberies at various CVS pharmacies in Phoenix.

According to a police report, the suspect enters the business and walks directly to the pharmacy. He then pulls out a handgun and demands Oxycodone from the pharmacist.

After receiving the Oxycodone, the suspect runs out of the store.

The suspect is described as a black male, between 25 and 30 years old, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighs approximately 180 pounds and is seen wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap.

No vehicle has been seen.

Police said the suspect has robbed the following CVS pharmacies between Sept. 25 and Oct. 31: 18460 N. Seventh Street, 3440 W. Glendale Avenue, 3210 E. Union Hills Road(twice), 6650 W. Lower Buckeye Road, 10 E. Dunlap Avenue (twice), 1850 W. Dunlap Avenue and 6002 N. Seventh Street.

A reward of up to $2500 is being offered in this case.

Anyone with information about the suspect should contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or silentwitness.org.

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Police search for suspect connected to CVS robberies