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Armed Man Robs Mini-Mart Wednesday

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A man with a gun stole cash and cigarettes from the Wednesday night, Albany police reported.

The robbery took place at 7:30 p.m. at the market, at 1001 San Pablo Ave. 

The robber was described as a man in his mid- to late-20s with a medium build, said Lt. Dan Adams of the Albany Police Department. He was wearing a black hoodie.

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He showed a gun and demanded the cash and cigarettes, then left on foot. 

Albany police detectives are still working on the case, Adams said. 

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