Robber fires shot into the air, Springdale police say

SPRINGDALE -- Police are investigating an armed robbery Friday evening on Oak Avenue, according to a news release.

A man told police he was outside 616 Oak Ave. around 6:30 p.m. when another man and woman approached him.

Police said the two pulled firearms and demanded money from the man. When the man refused, one of the subjects fired a shot into the air, the release said.

The man then handed over an undisclosed amount of money, and the subjects left.

There were no injuries during the robbery, said Lt. Derek Wright, a Springdale police spokesman.

A description of the suspects wasn't available.

NW News on 12/11/2016

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