Store vendor robbed near Donna

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October 8, 2008 - 9:34 AM

The Monitor

DONNA - A gas station vendor was robbed near here early this morning.

The vendor was at the Valero station at Valverde Road and U.S. Business 83 just west of Donna when a person allegedly displayed a weapon and demanded cash, said Supervisor Eddie Rodriguez of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

The vendor handed over $500 and her purse, Rodriguez said.

Deputies received the call about the aggravated robbery at 7:18 a.m.

No suspect information was immediately available.

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