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Police investigating armed robbery at Gibson's Donuts

Memphis' most iconic donut shop in East Memphis robbed overnight

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are looking for three men who robbed Gibson's Donuts on Mt. Moriah in East Memphis overnight.

Owner Don DeWeese told Local 24 News, the armed robbery happened around 1:30 Friday morning. At the time of the robbery there were 10 employees in the store. No one was hurt.

DeWeese said the suspects were in and out in 45 seconds. He said cash was taken from the office, then they ran. Police said three cell phones were also stolen. According to the police report, more than $10,800 worth of cash and items were stolen.

Credit: Gibson's Donuts

DeWeese said Gibson's was robbed twice within a week about 15 years ago, but, he said that turned out to be an inside job.

He said Gibson's Donuts is open for business.

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