Authorities are trying to identify the suspects in a violent store robbery in Lowndes County

The armed holdup happened Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Pilot-Flying J on Tyson Road in Hope Hull.

The suspect entered the business, went behind the counter and began stealing merchandise, putting the items into a gray trash can.

The suspect, according to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers, was approached by a store employee. At that point, he hit the employee with chrome-colored pistol and forced the employee to the ground.

The suspect then fled the business.

Investigators say the suspect, identified as a Black male, was seen on video surveillance wearing a black beanie, black hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants, and gray in-color shoes.

They are actively seeking the identity of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to please come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867). Tips can also be submitted through the agency’s P3-tips app.