Police searching for armed robbery suspect in Escanaba

An armed robbery suspect is on the run in Delta County after allegedly robbing a store in downtown Escanaba Wednesday.

The incident happened just after 2 p.m. inside People’s Drug Store on the 1200 block of Ludington Street.

Eyewitnesses describe the suspect as a man about 5’10” tall wearing a black ski mask.  The Escanaba Department of Public Safety established a perimeter around the store, but the suspect was not located within the business.

Police tell ABC 10 they were analyzing evidence at the scene, including looking at any security camera footage.  They also went through garbage cans in the back of the businesses for evidence.

Police are still looking for the suspect throughout the city.

The incident remains under investigation.