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Police search for suspect in armed robbery at Newport News business

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery incident at the Miller Mart on Jefferson Ave.

The incident occurred on Wednesday around 12 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and store employees said they had been robbed at gunpoint by a masked black male.

The suspect had entered through the rear door of the Miller Mart with a firearm.

He assaulted two employees and they both sustained minor injuries.

After robbing the business of cash, the suspect fled in a vehicle parked nearby.

This is an ongoing investigation, no further details about the suspect are available at this time.

If you have and information on the incident call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.