WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - The public has been advised to avoid an area in Worcester as police investigate a robbery on Friday.

Park Avenue between Pleasant and Chandler streets is shut down and vehicles are being detoured following a robbery at 295 Park Ave. in which a male showed a suspicious device, according to Worcester police.

A male is currently in custody, police said.

No additional information has been released.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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