Liberty Twp. store robbed at gunpoint

The suspect in an armed robbery early Monday morning at Circle K in Liberty Twp. (CONTRIBUTED/BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

The suspect in an armed robbery early Monday morning at Circle K in Liberty Twp. (CONTRIBUTED/BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

Detectives are investigating an armed robbery early this morning at a Liberty Twp. store, and the suspect may be connected to other crimes in the region, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

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At about 2 a.m. a man entered the Circle K on Hamilton-Middletown Road (Ohio 4), pulled out a gun and demanded money, according to the sheriff’s office.

The suspect was dressed in black clothing and was wearing a mask. He then fled in an unknown direction.

“We believe he is wanted in connection with other robberies stemming from here to Northern Kentucky. He needs to be in jail,” said Sheriff Richard Jones.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kim Peters at 513-759-7349 or submit an anonymous tip by texting "COPS" to 274637.

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