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Police searching for suspect

Charleston Police are asking residents for help finding Stephen Douglas Hawkins

CHARLESTON - Police are asking for the community's help in locating Stephen Douglas Hawkins.

Charleston Police said Hawkins is wanted in connection with a strong armed robbery of a Charleston man early Tuesday morning.

Hawkins was one of three men who allegedly held down the victim and stole $20 cash from him, according to an incident report. The robbery occurred downtown on Huger Street around 6 a.m. Tuesday.

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Anyone with information about Hawkins' whereabouts is asked to call 843-720-3036, or send an email to KennedyR@Charleston-sc.gov.

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