Police respond to report of armed robbery in Pioneer Square

SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a report of an armed robbery in Pioneer Square.

At about 11:40 a.m. Friday, SPD tweeted that the incident happened near First Avenue South and Washington Street.

Shortly after, they said a suspect had been detained at First and Columbia.

Police said they would release more information as it becomes available.

There was a large police presence in the area.

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