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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. -

South Burlington police are investigating an armed robbery at the Walgreens Pharmacy on Farrell Street Monday afternoon.

Police say a man approached the pharmacy counter around 1:45 p.m. with a note saying he had a knife and he wanted all of their oxycodone.

He's described as a white man in his mid to late 20s, about 6'3" tall, 160 lbs.

Anyone with information is urged to call South Burlington police at 802-846-4111.

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