New York police search for man who robbed woman at gunpoint

New York State Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman in the parking lot of a Peru store.A senior investigator confirmed a woman was approached by a dark-skinned man outside the Dollar General on Main Street.The man took out a gun and took her purse.Police said he was wearing a scarf over his face. The man escaped on foot. The victim was not injured.Police continue to search for the man.He was described at 5 feet 8 inches tall with a lean build and wearing a blue knit cap.The Dollar General was closed as police investigated the scene Thursday evening.Anyone with information on the robbery was asked to call New York State Police.

New York State Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman in the parking lot of a Peru store.

A senior investigator confirmed a woman was approached by a dark-skinned man outside the Dollar General on Main Street.


The man took out a gun and took her purse.

Police said he was wearing a scarf over his face.

The man escaped on foot. The victim was not injured.

Police continue to search for the man.

He was described at 5 feet 8 inches tall with a lean build and wearing a blue knit cap.

The Dollar General was closed as police investigated the scene Thursday evening.

Anyone with information on the robbery was asked to call New York State Police.