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Police investigating robbery at West Palm Beach Family Dollar store

Posted at 9:44 PM, Jul 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-20 21:44:28-04

West Palm Beach police are investigating a robbery that happened Friday afternoon at a Family Dollar store. 

The incident happened at approximately 4:11 p.m. at the store located at 4700 Broadway Avenue. 

Officers on scene said the suspect, an adult male, was believed to be inside the store but no one was injured or being held against their will. 

At around 4:26 p.m. the suspect was tracked to a home along the 600 block of 10th Street, officials say. 

Once police secured the area and nearby homes, the suspect spoke with negotiators and surrendered. 

Detectives are on scene gathering more factual information. 

This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.