An Indiana man was seen begging for money outside an Indianapolis store before ending up robbing it, investigators say.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the robbery occurred on May 5 around 9:30 p.m. at the Family Dollar store located at 2925 Madison Ave.
The suspected robber pretended to be soliciting money outside the store before entering inside with a chrome handgun and demanding cash.
Investigators described him as 5’10” to 6’ tall and about 19 or 20 years old. He had brown eyes and patchy facial hair. A face mask obscured his features.
Police released surveillance images of the man, who also carried a cardboard sign appealing for help.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS (8477).
