From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department has reported that detectives are conducting a robbery investigation.
The incident happened on Thursday and Investigators are requesting assistance from the public to identify the suspect.
According to the authorities at approximately 10:50 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the Metro PCS, store located at 5400 1st Avenue North, to investigate a report of a robbery. Officers arrived to find that the suspect had entered the business earlier in the day to ask about various phones. The suspect left the store and returned with a handgun. The suspect took money from the business before leaving.
If there is anyone with information on the identity of the suspect, the Birmingam Police department requests that they contact BPD Robbery Detectives at 254-1753 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.