Police trying to ID armed suspect in robbery at southwest Birmingham store

Police trying to ID armed suspect in robbery at southwest Birmingham store

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a robbery at a southwest Birmingham convenience store.

The holdup happened Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Best Convenience Store at 1744 Pearson Ave. S.W.

Officer Truman Fitzgerald said the suspect walked into the business and pointed a handgun at the store worker. He then stole merchandise and left.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a yellow shirt and black and white jogging pants. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to call robbery detectives at 205-254-1753 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.