Cops in Somers Point are asking for your help locating an armed robbery suspect.

The robbery happened Monday afternoon just before 1:00 at Somers Point News and Tobacco in the Groveland Shopping Center at 501 New Road.

Somers Point News and Tobacco on New Road in Somers Point NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Somers Point News and Tobacco on New Road in Somers Point NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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According to the Somers Point Police Department,

"The suspect sprayed the store clerk with a chemical agent and fled with items. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle."

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Suspect description

Cops describe the suspect as a white or Hispanic male wearing a yellow or light green jacket.

Somers Point News and Tobacco armed robbery suspect - Photo: Somers Point Police Department
Somers Point News and Tobacco armed robbery suspect - Photo: Somers Point Police Department
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How you can help

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Somers Point Police Department at (609) 927-6161.

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