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Spokane police search for knife-wielding robbery suspect

This woman is suspected of stealing merchandise at knife point from the Rite Aid on East 29th Avenue on Dec. 22, 2104. (Spokane Police Department)
This woman is suspected of stealing merchandise at knife point from the Rite Aid on East 29th Avenue on Dec. 22, 2104. (Spokane Police Department)
Update: Police found and arrested Shalamar Petry, 18, on a charge of first-degree robbery Tuesday afternoon.

Original story: Spokane Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole several items at knife point at the Rite Aid in the 800 block of East 29th Avenue just before 4:30 p.m. on December 22. Store staff saw the woman grab several items and she reportedly pulled a knife when they tried to confront her, police said. The woman is black, between 20 and 30 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches tall with a heavy build. Anyone with information about her identity is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.