Armed robbery at Michigan Dollar General, police searching for suspect

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- The Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department reports there was an armed robbery at the Dollar General at 9179 M-139 near George Street in Oronoko Township at 8:55 a.m., on Tuesday, June 25.

Witnesses told police an unknown black male suspect wearing black clothing and a black ski mask threatened the store clerks with a pistol and demanded money.

The report states the suspect then fled the scene with an unknown amount of cash.

A police K9 assisted and tracked the suspect for hundreds of yards before losing the scent.

No injuries were reported by Dollar General staff.

The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department at (269) 471-2813.