Tacoma: Pharmacy robbery at Top Food & Drug Wednesday

07 July 2010, 1:01 pm

Police responded to the scene of a pharmacy robbery at the Top Food & Drug off Union Street in Tacoma Wednesday. The robbery was called in just after noon, according to Tacoma police spokesman Mark Fulghum.

The robber presented a note that implied he had a gun, but none was seen.

Officers initially believed the suspect was still inside and did not let anyone enter the store. Some employees had been evacuated.

A Puyallup police K-9 dog was dispatched to the scene. The dog searched the store but the suspect was not located. Shoppers were permitted to go into the store again.

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