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Large, Bearded Man Dressed As Woman Wanted In Walgreens Armed Robbery [VIDEO]

DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit police are looking for a large, bearded man who robbed a Walgreens store while dressed as a woman.

The suspect donned a purple dress and a long, curly wig the morning of on Monday, May 18, before he went to the pharmacy — in the 20000 block of W. 7 Mile Road in Detroit — and held the clerk at gunpoint.

Police said the man took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot.

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A man dressed as a woman robs a Detroit Walgreens. (credit: Detroit police)

He's described as a black male, around 30-40 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and 250-280 lbs., with a full beard and mustache and a dark complexion. He was wearing a black curly-haired wig, a purple dress and white shoes, and carrying a brown purse and a cane along with his gun.

It's unclear whether the feminine attire was intended to be a disguise, or if this is how the suspect typically dresses. Police released security photos and video of the robbery.

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A man dressed as a woman robs a Detroit Walgreens. (credit: Detroit police)

Anyone who recognizes the man, or who has any information about this crime, is asked to call the Detroit Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 313-596-1616, Detroit police at 313-596-5845, or email the investigator directly at shelbyg265@detroitmi.gov. Citizens can remain anonymous as always by leaving a tip via the "DPD Connect" app or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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