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Athens Police Searching For Two Robbery Suspects

Police are searching for two men in connection with an armed robbery in Athens.

Athens Police Department Lieutenant Anthony Fish says two men forced their way into a house with a small gun and stole several items and money.

The robbery happened at 11 p.m. Tuesday at 73 Franklin St.

Fish says one of the suspects is described as a black man, 5 feet 5 inches tall, wearing a black puffy coat, black toboggan and a short goatee.

The other was described as a black man about 5 feet 11 inches tall.

Fish says there are no suspects at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Athens Police Department.