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Woman sought in connection to armed robbery at Jacksonville novelty store

Woman sought in connection to an armed robbery investigation. 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman is sought by Jacksonville police in connection with an armed robbery at a novelty store.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said the incident happened Monday at the Sunset Novelties store on Argyle Forest Boulevard.

The woman came into the store and acted like she was interested in buying items, JSO said. JSO said that she then approached an employee once everyone left the store and demanded money while presenting a sharp object as a weapon.

The employee opened the cash register and the woman grabbed money, JSO said.  The woman ran out of the store and was seen getting into a white pickup truck, according to JSO.

Anyone with information in regards to the identity or location of the woman is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.