According to a press release from Deputy Chief, Kevin Lully, the Augusta Police Department responded to a robbery at the Big Apple on Stone Street in Augusta just after 10 pm on Tuesday night.

The press release indicates the the 911 caller reported that an unidentified male suspect entered the Big Apple store, displayed a firearm to the cashier and demanded cash and merchandise.

The suspect was able to flee the store before police arrived with an unspecified amount of cash and stolen merchandise. Police are asking anyone with information about the robbery, or the potential identity of the suspect, to contact the department at 626.2370 ex. 3418.

Big Apple Suspect APD
Big Apple Suspect APD
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The suspect is identified as a white male, 5'3" to about 5'7" tall and was wearing a black mask, black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored shoes, a red brimmed hat and light colored jeans at the time of the robbery.

Of course it's possible, and likely, that the suspect is now wearing different clothes.

See below another image of the male suspect entering the store.

Big Apple Suspect APD 2
Big Apple Suspect APD 2
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