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Suspect wanted for robbery at Portland business charged


Portland Police have arrested a man wanted for a robbery at a gas station last month.

Police were called to Riverton Gas Station on Forest Avenue on August 24th following a report of a suspect with a white mask and a baseball bat demanding money and leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Monday, Portland Police said 39-year-old Martin Larsen of Portland had been taken into custody. He was charged with robbery and theft.

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