PORTLAND — Portland police are investigating an armed robbery that took place tonight at a Brighton Avenue convenience store.
Lt. Gary Hutcheson said a male suspect, who was wearing a black ski mask over his face, entered the XtraMart convenience store, 865 Brighton Avenue, around 9:30 p.m.
The robber displayed a handgun and threatened the store clerk, who handed over an undetermined amount of cash.
Hutcheson said police used a dog to track the suspect, who initially fled on foot, but is believed to have escaped in a car that may have been waiting nearby.
The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with faded jeans.
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