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Portland Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Fried Chicken Restaurant

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicJanuary 17, 2024Updated:January 17, 20242 Comments1 Min Read
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Portland Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred late Tuesday afternoon at a local fried chicken restaurant.

Police say there were called to Crown Fried Chicken at 408 Forest Ave. in Portland Tuesday at approximately 5:25 p.m. for a reported robbery.

A male had entered the business and displayed a black handgun while demanding cash, before fleeing out of the business and running north on Forest Ave.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’10”-6′ tall.

Investigators are urging anyone who has any information that might assist them to call (207) 874-8575, or text keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

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Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

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DamDoc
DamDoc
2 years ago

Hmmm.. probably a “portland man” as Howie would say.. any more details? Maybe race?

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DamDoc
DamDoc
2 years ago

Oops.. a white man; however, a black gun! We must ban black guns

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