ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando are looking for a man who attempted to rob an Advanced Auto Parts store at gunpoint.
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9:58 a.m. update:
Police confirmed a man with a gun tried to rob the Advanced Auto Parts store Tuesday night on West Church Street.
Officers said the man entered the store before 9 p.m. with a firearm and demanded to be taken to the safe.
Police said employees fled the store, as well as the suspect.
Officers said the suspect fled on foot and was wearing a black ski mask, gloves and all black clothing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477).
Original report:
Channel 9 is asking Orlando police about an active incident at an auto parts store.
Police were seen around 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Advance Auto Parts store at Church Street and John Young Parkway.
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Several officers responded to the location, and some were seen with their guns drawn near the front door of the business.
Police K-9s were also on the ground as the Orange County Sheriff’s Officer helicopter was seen flying overhead.
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It’s unclear what happened, and no information has been released by law enforcement.
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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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