SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking for helping to find a suspect.

Just after 9:30p.m., a man reported he was walking in the alley in the 1200 Block of SW Western in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.

A man identified as a black wearing a gray Steelers hoodie and gray pants approached the victim. The suspect pointed a handgun and took the victim’s wallet and phone then fled the area.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.