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McDowell County sheriff’s deputies are currently on the hunt for this woman, who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Friday morning.
                At approximately 9:30 a.m., the suspect entered West Court Food Center, on U.S. 221 South, brandished a handgun and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
                The robber is described as a white female who stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall and has a thin build. She was wearing dark clothing and had a dark bandana partially covering her face. She left the area by an unknown mode of travel.
                Anyone with information about the crime or suspect is asked to call Detective Van Williams at the Sheriff’s Office at 652-2237 or McDowell County Crime Stoppers at 65-CRIME (652-7463). You can also text your tips to Crime Stoppers. Text TIP MCDOWELLSO and your information to 888777. With Crime Stoppers, your identity remains anonymous, and you could receive a cash reward.