Police investigating methadone robbery at West Chester clinic

West Chester Police and Firefighters, along with 200 volunteers took part in a practice drill simulating an active shooter situation inside Hopewell Elementary school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. More local law enforcement and EMS crews are prepping to respond to the rising number of school threats.GREG LYNCH / STAFF

West Chester Police and Firefighters, along with 200 volunteers took part in a practice drill simulating an active shooter situation inside Hopewell Elementary school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. More local law enforcement and EMS crews are prepping to respond to the rising number of school threats.GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Police are investigating an early morning robbery at a West Chester Twp. health facility.

A man walked into Community Medical Services on East Crescentville Road near the Hamilton County border about 6 a.m. today, displayed a gun and demanded a bottle of methadone.

The man fled with the methadone in a tan van or truck in an unknown direction, according to Barb Wilson, West Chester director of public information.

The suspect is described as a white male, wearing shorts, a hoodie and a red bandana. There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

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