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<p>NANTICOKE &#8212; Police are searching for a West Nanticoke man they say robbed a man using a knife and handgun Thursday.</p><p>According to the Nanticoke City Police Department, a Shickshinny man told police he was robbed by Joshua Ruchinski, 26, after he showed up to purchase comic books from Ruchinski, an arrangement the vicim said was made over craigslist.</p><p>Nanticoke police say they&#8217;ve obtained a warrant for Ruchinski&#8217;s arrest, and that he&#8217;s also wanted by the Luzerne County Sheriff&#8217;s Office. Court records show Ruchinski was previously convicted of robbery in 2013 and sentenced to six to 18 months in prison.</p><p>Police say Ruchinski met the victim around 3:30 p.m. at the parking lot of the Cocoa Hut convenience store on North Broadway Street, and directed the man to drive the two of them to 52 Slope St., where the victim was told the comic books were located.</p><p>After confirming the victim had brought the money, Ruchinski allegedly tried to rob the man at knifepoint, police say. Police say the victim sustained a cut to his hand as he resisted, and Ruchinski then displayed a handgun, again demanding the man&#8217;s money before running off with the victim&#8217;s cellphone and car keys.</p><p>Police say Ruchinski is 6 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds and has a tattoo on the left side of his neck. Police say Ruchinski should be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.</p><p>Officials have asked anyone with information about Ruchinski&#8217;s whereabouts to contact the Nanticoke City Police Department&#8217;s detectives at 570-735-2200, or dial 911.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Times Leader staff</p></bylineMeta></div>

Police searching for West Nanticoke man in connection with violent robbery