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Akron Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Value Food Market Robbery

Akron Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Value Food Market Robbery

The Akron Police Department is on the lookout for a man believed to have robbed a local grocery store at knifepoint yesterday morning. The incident involved the suspect demanding money from the store’s safe at the Value Food Market on the 500 block of South Canton Road at around 9:35 a.m.

WKYC

reported that upon arrival, the Akron officers were informed by a store employee of the man’s actions before he took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene.

The authorities described the suspect as being 40-50 years old, at least 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing around 190-210 pounds. The Akron police released photographs of the individual considered a person of interest in the robbery. In the release shared by

FOX8

, the suspect’s description was detailed, along with an appeal for public assistance in identifying and locating him. While no injuries were fortunate to have been reported during the heist, the escaped with money suspect remains at large.

To solicit tips that might lead to an arrest, the department has provided several ways through which the public can relay information. According to a statement obtained by

Cleveland19

, individuals with knowledge about the robbery or the suspect can contact the Akron Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Furthermore, anonymous tips can be submitted to the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by sending a text with the word TIPSCO followed by the information to 274637.

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