Police Investigating Damon's Robbery

Police are investigating a restaurant robbery that occurred just before midnight Saturday.

Peters police responded to a 911 call from on state Route 19. A man wearing dark clothing and a black ski mask entered the restaurant from the rear door, confronted the manager and stole an accordion folder with money in it from off the floor, Peters Police Chief Harry Fruecht said.

The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction prior to police arriving, he said. 

In addition to Peters, North Strabane and Canonsburg police responded, according to Fruecht. 

About a week ago, police responded to a call at regarding an armed robbery. The suspect fled on foot with the manager's purse when the manager and bartender refused to let him in the building, according to police.

No arrests have been made and both investigations will continue.