Jones Avenue robbery under investigation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An armed robbery at 629 Jones Avenue is under investigation, according to the Morgantown Police Department.

A female victim reported a tall white man with short blond hair and wearing black clothing approached her while she was sitting on her porch. He then allegedly demanded the victim’s laptop after brandishing a handgun.

The suspect then fled the area on foot. Officers conducted a search of the surrounding area, but have not yet located the suspect.

The incident is under investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to please contact the Morgantown Police Department, Detective Division at (304) 284-7454 or the Morgantown Police Department Communications Center at (304) 284-7522.