Robber targets adult novelty store

Story by 49 News Report

8:36 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Owners of a Topeka adult novelty and lingerie store are counting their losses today.

A robber entered Priscilla's, 3330 SW Topeka Blvd., at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, displayed a gun and demanded money, according to a press release from the Topeka Police Department. He left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Police continue to investigate and ask that anyone with information please call detectives.

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