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Posted: 08/20/2012
SYCAMORE TWP, Ohio - A male victim was injured after he was shot during a robbery in Sycamore Township early Monday morning.
Two men tried to rob 56-year-old Donald Jones in the 1900 block of Chaucer Drive at about 1:30 a.m. When Jones refused to comply with the robbers’ requests, they shot Jones, according to officials.
Emergency crews transported Jones to an area hospital where he is in critical condition.
The suspects fled the scene after the shooting and authorities are looking for them in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040. Text tips to CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) with "CINTip:" at the beginning of the message. You don't have to give your name and you may be eligible for a reward if your tips lead to an arrest.
Officials have not released any additional details at this time.
Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for updates as they become available.
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