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Police investigating robbery in downtown Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was robbed in downtown Wilkes-Barre Wednesday morning.

Police say they responded to the area of 34 South Main Street just after 10:30 a.m. for a report of a robbery.

Hazleton homicide suspect Terence Ray in custody

When they arrived, police said the victim told them he was walking on South Main Street and placed $200 into his socks. He was then approached by two men and one of them said "give me the money or you`re going to get hurt" while the other man took his money, according to the police report.

I-80 EB Closed at Mifflinville

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.

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