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Armed robbery reported in City Park, police say

Police said an 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were sitting on a bench near the Morning Call in City Park when two men approached demanding their property.

NEW ORLEANS -- Police are investigating an armed robbery early Saturday morning in City Park.

An initial report from police said the robbery happened shortly before 1 a.m.

Police said an 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were sitting on a bench near the Morning Call in City Park when two men approached demanding their property. When the man said they didn't have anything, one of the robbers reportedly put a gun to the woman's back and demanded the man's cell phone.

No other details have been released by police.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

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