The Webb City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place around 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dollar General, 1510 S. Madison St.

According to Police Chief Don Melton, witnesses told officers that a whitew male entered the store and demanded cash from the employees.

The suspect displayed a handgun and took an undetermined amount of cash. He was wearing a black and green cap, face mask, blue long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. He fled north as he left the store on foot.

Melton asks anyone who recognizes the suspect to call WCPD at (417) 773-1911. “Do not approach the suspect, as he is considered armed and dangerous,”