Police investigate armed robbery at gas station

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Fitchburg police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station Thursday night.

Police responded around 8:25 p.m. to the Capitol Petro at 2770 S. Syene Road for reports of an armed robbery, according to a release.

The robber entered the store and indicated he was armed with a handgun, police said. He fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The man is described as white, 30-35 years old, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall with a slender build.

No one was injured in the incident.

Officials ask anyone with information about the robbery to call Fitchburg police at 608-270-4300 or Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014.

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