Staff Report

A female shopper reported to police that a male suspect robbed her at gunpoint inside a Redmond business on Wednesday evening.

Redmond officers responded to the incident at about 5:39 p.m. at the Mud Bay pet supply store in the 8800 block of 161st Avenue Northeast after the victim called 911, according to a press release.

The victim said the suspect approached her, pointed a handgun in her direction and indicated for her to surrender her purse. After she complied, the suspect fled. A Renton Police Department K9 unit assisted Redmond police in attempting to track the suspect, who was not located.

The release states that the victim and witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his 20s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11 with a lean build. The suspect was lighter skinned with dark eyes and sported a hood covering his head.

“Redmond Police are actively investigating this case and appreciate any suspect info that can help identify this brazen robber,” the release states.

Anyone with information can call 911 or the police non-emergency line at (425) 556-2500.