Man wearing wig robs Star Poker

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An unidentified man brandishing a sharp object robbed a poker arcade along Beach Road near Quartermaster Road last night.

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The suspect managed to run off with $541 in cash from Star Poker, according to Department of Public Safety police spokesman Travis Hurst.

The suspect was described as about 5’9” tall, light complexioned, wearing a black wig, and had a blue long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans.

Hurst said DPS Central Dispatch received a call at 6:11pm about an armed robbery at Star Poker located along Beach Road just north of Quartermaster Road.

According witnesses’ accounts, the suspect entered the arcade, forced his way into the cashier’s room brandishing a sharp object and demanded money.

The robber fled the scene after getting the cash.

DPS is seeking the public’s assistance in arresting the suspect.

“Anyone with information is asked to call DPS or the Crime Stoppers hotline at 670-664-9001 or 670-7272,” Hurst said.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter
Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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