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A PNC bank location inside of a Giant Foods on Hedges Run Drive in Lake Ridge was robbed.
According to Prince William police, the individual entered the bank area, showed a handgun and demanded money.
The individual fled the scene with money and was last seen running towards the rear of the Giant.
No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion, between 20 and 30 and under 5’7”. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with gray sleeves, black on the shoulders and a black hood, with blue jeans and gray sneakers.
Prince William police are still currently on the scene investigating.
A helicopter is being used to search the area, and police vehicles are posted around the neighborhood to watch for the suspect.
PNC bank employees that witnessed the robbery declined to comment on the incident.
The store is currently open for customers.
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