GASTONIA, N.C. — An armed robbery was reported Wednesday night at Eastridge Mall, the Gastonia Police Department tweeted.
The robber reportedly used a handgun during the crime.
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The police department said at 7:15 p.m. that there was a heavy law enforcement presence at the mall.
No injuries have been reported.
There was no word on any arrests.
The mall closed at 7 p.m. so it was not put under lockdown, said Steve Stout, mall manager.
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