Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a call of a business robbery at the 300 block of Craft Avenue around 11:40 p.m.
Zone 4 officers arrived and were met by an employee who stated a male attempted to reach into the register when it was opened. The actor jumped over the counter and assaulted the clerk. He was able to grab cash. When the suspect tried to leave, the clerk electronically locked the door. The suspect broke a window and fled in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a bearded male wearing a Steelers jacket.
Police are investigating.
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