Police are hoping a witness will come forward to assist in identifying the suspect in the armed robbery of the Herb Shop at Hudson Plaza in broad daylight in Fayetteville Tuesday.

Employees weren’t able to give a detailed description of the suspect and nearby video surveillance systems didn’t capture any part of the incident, which happened around 6 p.m., said police Lt. Beverly Trainor.

The suspect was described as a very dark-skinned black male wearing black clothes and a black hat, Trainor said. He brandished a handgun and demanded money from the cash register; after that turned up only $30 he demanded more cash and employees found another $150, Trainor said.

The suspect then forced the employees to go into a back room and lay down on the floor while he made his getaway, so they were not sure what direction he traveled in nor if he left the area on foot or in a vehicle, Trainor said. No one was hurt during the incident, Trainor said.

When the man first entered the store, the employees thought he was a customer needing assistance just before closing time, Trainor added.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Melissa Peacock at 770-461-4441.

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