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e- 7:30 lding bandit Citrus County deputies responded

an armed robbery at the Marathon gas station located on Arbor Street and Hwy. 581 in In-

verness. The suspect brandished a large knife and got away with an undisclosed amount of

money. The suspect was wearing a black and white dirt bike-type mask, sunglasses, reddish

brown gloves and either a brown or camouflage hoodie jacket. If you have any information

about this crime, please contact the Major Crimes Division by phone at 352-726-1121, or

to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, please call Crime

Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-ANY-TIPS.

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