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Wanted: Suspect At Large In Walgreens Armed Robbery

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(Security camera images courtesy of Southfield police)

SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) - Police are looking for help to find a man who was dressed all in red when he robbed a Southfield Walgreens store.

According to police, the suspect approached a clerk at the 24-hour pharmacy, in the 2900-block of Northwestern Highway, at around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.

He put a note on the counter and — with a hand in his pocket — implied he had a gun.  The suspect then told the clerk to hurry up and open the register or he would shoot her, police said.

The clerk complied, and the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The clerk was not hurt.

The robber, whose image was captured on a store security camera, is described as a black male with a light complexion, around 50-60 years old; 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 140 lbs. He was wearing a red baseball hat, red jacket, red pants, gray shoes black gloves, and was carrying a blue and white umbrella.

An investigation continues.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the photos or who has information about this crime is urged to call Southfield police at 248-796-5500.

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