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Police: Man stole $10 in lottery winnings at gunpoint in Petrolia

State police are searching for a Rimersburg man who allegedly robbed a teenager of $10 at gunpoint Tuesday in Petrolia.

The man, James A. Ganoe, 32, is considered armed and dangerous, according to police.

Police said he is driving a new, stolen Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 motorcycle.

Around 6 p.m., officers responded to Petrolia Mini Mart for the reported incident.

Police said Ganoe had threatened an18-year-old from Chicora after the teen refused to give him winnings from a PA Skills Game.

Police said Ganoe brandished two guns and threatened to shoot the cashier and steal money from the register.

The teen gave his $10 winnings to Ganoe, who then left the scene, according to documents.

Anyone with information regarding Ganoe’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Troop D barracks at 724-284-8100.

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