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Police seek armed bandit in Batavia

Photo provided by Genesee County Sheriff's Department

A masked and armed male made off with an undetermined amount of cash during a robbery in Batavia on Saturday. Investigators state that a man entered the Sally Beauty Supply store just after 9 AM, brandishing a knife. He demanded cash and the female employee's purse. He then bound the victim and left.    

Credit Photo provided by Genesee County Sheriff's Department
Surveillance photo believed to be suspect's vehicle

The perpetrator is thought to be driving a light colored Jeep Grand Cherokee with New York plates.

Genesee County Sheriff's are asking anyone with information to contact them at 343-5000.

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