MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — UPDATE: 55-year-old Ray Edward Vanlandingham was arrested in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Thursday.
He was booked in the Monroe County Jail on charges of armed robbery and parole absconding. He is awaiting arraignment.
The original story is below:
Authorities with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a suspect allegedly robbed a sports store in Frenchtown Township Thursday evening.
In a press release, officials said a suspect entered the Dunham's Sports location in the 2100 block of N. Telegraph Road at approximately 6:15 p.m. The suspect approached the cash register and asked the clerk for an item.
As the clerk began ringing him up and opened the register, the suspect produced a firearm, before stealing an undisclosed amount of money, authorities claimed. The suspect then fled from the store southbound on foot.
A Monroe County deputy responded to the scene and used a police service dog to begin tracking the suspect. However, they were not able to locate the suspect, according to a report.
Authorities said the suspect is described as an older white male, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a thin build. He had a "very tan" complexion, short hair and was wearing a black T-shirt, gray hat and dark pants.
If you have any information regarding this incident or the suspect in this incident, authorities ask that you contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-speakup or online by clicking here. You can remain anonymous.
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