SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday night.

Officers said that they responded to the Side Traxx convenience store on Crescent Avenue at 8:23 p.m.

Police said the store clerk saw a man wearing a red hoodie and a black cap enter the store and walk to the bathroom. After being in the bathroom a while, the man approached the register and asked for a cheap cigar. The suspect then drew a large knife and pointed it at the clerk, telling him to give him everything.

According to officials, the clerk told the suspect to take what he wanted, and the suspect grabbed the money and ran. The suspect was seen running across Crescent Avenue toward Prince Hall Apartments with a handful of cash.

Police said that upon

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