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Three rob The Pit restaurant in Durham
Durham police are investigating an armed robbery Sunday night at The Pit, a popular barbecue restaurant on West Geer Street.
Posted — UpdatedDURHAM, N.C. — Durham police are investigating an armed robbery Sunday night at The Pit, a popular barbecue restaurant.
Police said three armed men entered the business, at 321 W. Geer St., through the back door around 8:50 p.m.
Surveillance video showed the men, who were wearing hoods, ordering employees to the ground and hitting one in the face with what appeared to be a gun. The robbers then went into an office, stole money and left out the restaurant's front door.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200. Crime Stoppers pays cash for information leading to arrests, and callers may remain confidential.
The restaurant's owner is also offering a $2,000 reward for information in the case.
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