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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, August 9, 1994                   TAG: 9408090116
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Matt Chittum
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Short


MASKED MAN STEALS CASH

A masked, unarmed man stole several hundred dollars from a Salem convenience store late Monday.

The man entered the Orange Market at Hemlock Road and Boulevard when no customers were in the store, Sgt. D.M. Leah of the Salem police said. While the attendants had their backs turned stocking merchandise, the man reached across the counter, grabbed between $250 and $500 and fled the store on foot, Leah said.

Leah said since no weapons were used, the crime will be considered grand larceny.

|- MATT CHITTUM



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