Knife-Wielding Robber Takes Cash, Cigarettes

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Posted: 7:34 AM Oct 6, 2008
Last Updated: 7:34 AM Oct 6, 2008

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A man who held up a Lexington gas station in is on the run.
He walked into the Speedway on Nicholasville Road just before three Monday morning.

Police say the man had a knife. He got away with cash and four cartons of cigarettes.

Police used dogs to track the man's scent, but were unable to find him.

The robber was wearing a black and white flannel hoodie, along with a black and white bandanna. He also had on black pants and white gloves.

No one was injured during the robbery.

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Posted by: wondering on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Didn't he get away with any gas?

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Gotta get the cigarettes. The cash was an added bonus. He's a smooth criminal who dresses to match when robbing convenient stores.

Posted by: Truth in coverage? Location: Lexington on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:01 AM
It would be nice if you all gave a description. On the radio, the man was ID'd as being Hispanic. Please divulge all details when reporting.

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