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Oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl stolen in C.B.S. pharmacy robbery

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officials are looking for the public's help after an armed robber in Conception Bay South made off with a bounty of cash and drugs.
A police car.
RNC officials said the drugs stolen by the armed robber can be highly dangerous if abused. (CBC)

Royal Newfoundland Constabularyofficials are looking for the public's help after an armed robber in Conception Bay Southmade off with a bountyof cash and drugs.

Police said they responded to arobbery at Green's Drug Mart ataround 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

They said an armed man entered the store with his face concealed and demanded drugs and cash, and left with an undisclosed amount of cash and alarge quantity of oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl.

RNC officials said the drugs may be dangerous if abused.

The man was last seen getting into a brown van whichheadedeast on the Conception BayHighway and is being described as about 5' 7" tall and 150 pounds. He's believed to be in his late 20's or early 30's.

Witnesses said the man was wearing a dark winter coat, sunglassesand plaid pajama pants.

RNC officials said anyone with information that can help identify the robbershouldcontact the RNC directly.