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Suspect Wore Eye Patch During Walgreens Robbery

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Colorado Springs have released surveillance photos as part of their investigation into a theft of prescription drugs from a Walgreens.

The robbery took place on May 22 at the pharmacy of the Walgreens, located at 920 N. Circle Drive.

The suspect was armed and wearing a costume when he entered the restricted part of the pharmacy and demanded prescription medications. The pharmacist filled a bag with an unknown amount of the drugs and then the suspect took off.

The suspect's costume included possibly a wig and an eye patch. He was described as being white, approximately 5-foot-9 and weighing about 150 pounds. He has brown eyes.

Police are asking anyone with information about the robbery to call (719) 444-7869 or Crime-stoppers at 719-634-STOP (7867). Police said anyone can also text the police department with a tip to the shortcode 847411 (TIP411).

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