Armed Robbery - Family Dollar - 2214 N. 35th Street

Occ: 03-25-10 @ 8:24 a.m. The suspect approached the cashier and put a package of gum on the counter as if he was going to make a purchase. When the register opened the suspect attempted to grab money out of the drawer, but the cashier quickly closed it. The suspect, while holding his hand in his pocket, then threatened to shoot the victim if she did not hand over the money. The cashier fled and the suspect grabbed the register and ran from the store. He was last seen going west on Garfield from N. 35th Street. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid 30s to early 40s, 56, medium to stocky build, medium complexion, unshaven, wearing a black knit hat, a grey knee length jacket with a hood, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360.