Pittsburgh Rite Aid robbed, search for suspect underway

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Michael Divittorio | Monday, October 23, 2023 10:43 p.m.

Pittsburgh Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Rite Aid pharmacy Downtown.

Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Monday along the 100 block of Forbes Avenue.

Police described the suspect as a man dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask.

He threatened staff with a knife and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from a safe, Cruz reported.

The suspect fled and no injuries were reported.

Detectives are reviewing all available video footage. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the robbery should contact Pittsburgh Police at 412-323-7800.