SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted aggravated robbery and have released security camera images of the suspect.
Just before 7p.m. Wednesday, an attempted robbery occurred at U-Market convenience store 935 SE 21st Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Aaron Jones.
The suspect threatened the clerk with a pocket knife and demanded money. The suspect fled the store after the clerk retrieved a bat and struck the suspect once.
The suspect was last seen running south in the 210 block of SE Virginia. He is described as a white male, 5-foot-10, to 6-foot, wearing a red hat, black facemask, grey hoodie, purple latex gloves, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact Topeka Police 785-368-9551 Topeka Police ([email protected]) or call Crime Stoppers at #785 234-0007.