Wilkes-Barre police investigate armed robbery in the city

Police in Wilkes Barre are investigating a weekend armed robbery at a business along Hazle Street. Officials say the call came in around 8:30 and the victim told police the suspect, a male, entered the business and approached the counter showing a firearm. Police say the suspect ordered the victim to hand over money from the cash register and packs of cigarettes; he then assaulted the victim and fled the scene. An investigation is ongoing for the armed robbery suspect in Luzerne County.