Man Pulls Knife on Pharmacist in Vernal, Demands Oxycontin

Man Pulls Knife on Pharmacist in Vernal, Demands Oxycontin


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(KSL News) Oxycontin robberies have become common on the Wasatch Front, but Vernal had its first case last night.

Police say a man walked into the Smith's grocery store, grabbed the pharmacist by his tie, took out a knife and demanded oxycontin.

The clerk got away, but was slightly cut.

The robber ran off without getting any drugs.

Investigators are following a few leads.

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