Police continue to investigate string of armed robberies

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Police in Maine say a sixth business in the greater Portland area has been targeted in an armed robbery in less than a week.

WCSH-TV reports a suspect tried to rob the China Taste restaurant in Portland Sunday night. Police say the suspect demanded cash but didn’t get any money. Investigators say the suspect fled when more employees came.

There have been five other robberies in the area in the past week.

An investigation continues.

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Information from: WCSH-TV, http://www.wcsh6.com