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  • What witnesses saw after the armed robbery at Brookfield Plaza

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• 4 suspects wanted after armed robbery at Springfield business (meigsindypress.com) — Police are investigating an armed robbery at a business in the 7000 block of Brookfield Plaza in Springfield, where four men forced their way in, displayed a gun, and fled in a black Acura. No one was hurt, but images show heavy police presence near Dubai Jewelers, which was robbed in a 2016 incident as well. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
   

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