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Police believe stun gun was used on Providence robbery victim

Huntsville police are seeking the person who robbed a victim on the walking trails near the Village of Providence on Saturday.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Police are working to find the person who they believe used a stun gun to immobilize and rob their victim Saturday night.

The incident happened along the walking trails in the Village of Providence in Northwest Huntsville, police confirmed, though they did not specify the time it occurred.

A male victim was apparently immobilized with what police believe was a handheld stun-gun device and then robbed of his belongings. The victim only suffered minor injuries.

Officers set up a perimeter but were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information that may be able to assist investigators is asked to contact the Huntsville Police Department.

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