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Denton Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect Who Tied Up Cashier

DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Police in Denton said they are searching for a suspect who robbed a local business at gunpoint Friday and tied up a cashier before running away.

At around 10:45 a.m., police said there was a large presence in the 1600 block of Scripture Street, where officers were looking for an armed suspect.

According to police, the suspect entered a business and demanded money while holding a cashier at gunpoint. The suspect when tied up that cashier before fleeing at foot, police said.

Police did not immediately say which business was robbed.

The suspect is described as a man who's about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds. He was seen wearing a black sweatshirt with white stripes on the sleeves, blue jeans and black shoes. He was also wearing gloves and a light-colored mask.

Police said the suspect has not been located as of 3:15 p.m. They do not believe he is still in the area.

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