PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday May 16th, 2014 at approximately 7:00pm, the Central Police dispatch received a call from Trendy Shop on Back Street stating that shortly before an armed robbery had taken place at that establishment. Police officers were immediately sent to the scene to investigate what had taken place. On the scene the investigating officers encountered the victim who had been tied up by the suspects with tie-straps and tape. The victim stated that two unknown men had come into the establishment asking to use the bathroom. Once inside, one of suspects pulled a fire arm and threatened to use it. The armed robber put the gun to the head of the store manager forcing him to hand over the cash. The robbers also took the manager's telephone and several new phones. After committing this act the robbers fled the scene. The Special Robbery Unit is investigating this case.
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