DETROIT (WWJ) — The search is on for a man accused of pulling out a gun and robbing a dollar store in Detroit last week.
The robbery happened around 7:30 p.m. at the Family Dollar in the 8500 block of Woodward — north of W. Grand Boulevard — on Tuesday, July 23.
Detroit police on Tuesday released photos of the suspect, who they say walked into the store, pulled out a gun, and demanded money from the cash register.
Police describe the suspect as a Black male with light complexion, about 5-foot-6 or 5-foot-7 with a full beard and braids. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, black knitted hat and a white facemask.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or knows something about the robbery is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s 3rd Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5340, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, or visit DetroitRewards.tv.
As always, all Crime Stoppers and DetroitRewards TV tipsters will remain anonymous. A cash reward of up to $500 is available.
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