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West Lafayette Police searching for armed robbery suspect

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) – The West Lafayette Police Department is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery near campus.

Police say the suspect was armed with a knife when he tried to rob a person.

The victim was cut during the incident. The suspect was described as a white male with a full beard. He was wearing a salty dog shirt and khaki shorts, according to police.

The robbery occurred around 2:30 a.m. near West Wood Street and Pierce Street.

Anyone with information about the suspect should call the police department at (765) 494-8221.

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