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Updated 9:20 AM Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Police are searching for a man who held up a Certified gas station and demanded cash and two cartons of cigarettes late Sunday, March 14, according to a Springfield police report.

The robber went into the business, 1350 N. Belmont, about 10:45 p.m. wearing an orange mask and carrying a black handgun, according to police.

The gunman demanded money and two cartons of cigarettes. According to the report, the robber “advised he preferred Marlboro red.”

The clerk put the money and cigarettes into a plastic bag and the robber fled the store, according to the report.

He is described a approximately 35 to 45 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing an orange mask, dark pants and a blue plaid puffy jacket, according to the report.

No injuries were reported. It is unknown how much cash was taken.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Springfield police at (937) 324-7716.

Electronics reported stolen

Thefts reported to police and sheriff’s deputies included:

• A man from the 1400 block of South Limestone Street reported cash and electronics, valued at $1,125, stolen from the 900 block of Kenton Street between 9:45 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. Sunday, March 14.

• A woman from the 500 block of South Isabella Street reported electronics, valued at $1,270, stolen from her home between 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 14.

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