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Pittsfield Police Seeking Information on Big Y Express Robbery

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Images from a security camera at Big Y Express showing the suspected robber.

Police are asking anyone who recognizes this person to call 413-448-9706.

Updated Tuesday evening with images.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are seeking information on a robbery Sunday evening at the Big Y Express gas station and convenience store on West Street. 

 
The robbery was reported at about 4:55 p.m. Responding officers learned that a man had entered the conenience store, made a threat to an employee and demanded money. No weapon was displayed. 
 
The man was given an amount of cash and he left the area, most likely on foot. No one was injured during the incident.
 
The suspect is described as being white or Hispanic man in his 30s or 40s, approximately 5-foot-9 or shorter with dark brown eyes and bushy eyebrows. He was wearing a gray and black Adidas ball cap, light blue or gray face covering, dark sweatshirt, blue and black backpack, gray sweat pants, and red Nike sneakers. 
 
Images from the store's video surveillance system will be released at a later date.
 
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Lt. John Soules at 413-448-9700, Ext. 599. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Tip Line at 413-448-9706, texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).
     

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