Police seek information in South Hill dry cleaner robbery

Police are investigating a Thursday evening robbery of Beacon Cleaners on South Hill. A suspect entered the business around 5 p.m., demanded money from the clerk and ripped the cleaner’s phone off the wall before fleeing on foot. Witnesses described him as a white man, 30-40 years old, about 5‘5” tall with a thin build. He was wearing dark clothing and a ski mask. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.