Robber uses knife in Speedway robbery

CINCINNATI - A robber used a knife during a robbery at a Fairfield Speedway early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 4:45 a.m., an unidentified male entered the Speedway at the 45100 block of Pleasant Avenue wielding a knife.

The suspect demanded money from the register, then fled northbound into the city of Hamilton, according to police.

Police describe the suspect as a tall, thin African American who was wearing all black clothing and a black ball cap at the time of the robbery. He also had something white covering most of his face as well as white socks on his hands.

The clerk was not injured during the robbery.

Further details are not available at this time.

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