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Buffalo Police: Woman robbed at knifepoint, called 911 from Wegmans after purse was stolen

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday morning.

Police responded to a robbery call on Amherst Street shortly after 5 a.m. in the area of Peter and Howell Streets.

Authorities say a man pulled a knife on a woman walking down Amherst Street and demanded her purse.

Police say the victim was able to call 911 from Wegmans after her phone and purse were stolen.