Happening Now: Springfield Police investigating robbery at Family Dollar

Police are investigating Monday morningy armed robbery at Springfield Family Dollar. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Police are investigating Monday morningy armed robbery at Springfield Family Dollar. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Springfield police are investigating an armed robbery at a local Family Dollar.

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Police were dispatched to the Family Dollar on the corner of Selma Avenue and East Street. Police said a man entered the store around 9:30 a.m., displayed a gun, and demanded cash.

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The man fled the scene on foot, investigators said.

The Springfield News-Sun has a reporter at the scene.

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