Deputies: Armed robber storms Anderson Arby's, flees with cash

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By Casey Vaughn - email

Deputies outside of the Arby's restaurant after an armed robbery Tuesday. (Feb. 5, 2013/FOX Carolina iWitness)

ANDERSON, SC (FOX Carolina) -

Anderson County deputies said an unknown man armed with a gun stormed a local Arby's restaurant, stealing cash Tuesday night.

Deputies said the man entered the Arby's on Pearman Dairy Road about 9 p.m. armed with a handgun. They said he demanded money, going behind the counter to get cash from the registers, safe and employees.

Investigators described the robber as a black male, 5'10" tall, wearing a black hoodie, black bandana covering his face below his nose and white pants.

The man fled and has yet been arrested.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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