State Police: Man dressed in clown mask, armed with sword robs Chestnuthill Township store

Officials with Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a robbery where the suspect was seen wearing a clown mask and armed with a sword. 

According to police, the robbery took place on Thursday at 4:54 a.m.

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Authorities say the suspect walked into the back of the Uni-Mart in Chestnuthill Township and showed his sword, demanding the cashier open the register. 

After taking cash, the suspect then fled into a wooded area, police say. 

Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Trooper Weinstock at 570-646-2271.