Police: Man Robbed Smoke Shop at Knifepoint

A suspect in an armed robbery of a smoke shop in Blackstone, Massachusetts, is seen in the store's surveillance footage.

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a smoke shop at knifepoint Sunday night in Blackstone, Massachusetts.

According to the owner of Blackstone Smoke Shop, the suspect demanded money from the register while brandishing the weapon. He took money and fled.

The suspect is described as about 5'6. He was wearing black pants, black shoes, a hooded sweatshirt and a blue jacket with some tan on the shoulders.

The owner's wife and daughter were also at the store during the robbery. His wife fainted and was treated by Blackstone Fire.

State police and police from Blackstone and neighboring Woonsocket, Rhode Island, assisted at the scene after the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call (508) 883-1212.

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