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Tigard Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday night at the Tigard Fred Meyer located at 11565 SW Pacific Highway. An armed suspect entered the store through the east entrance near the garden center at about 9:50 p.m and approached an employee at the checkout area nearby. After making a demand for money, the suspect ran out the nearby doors and continued along the perimeter of the store. The victim was not injured. There were no customers in the area at the time. A K-9 track was initiated however the suspect was not located.
The suspect is described as male, approximately 5'4" to 5'6" tall, stocky build and about 170 pounds. The suspect was wearing a full face mask and a dark blue jacket with two white stripes along both sleeves and carried a handgun.
Anyone with information or who may have observed the suspect is asked to contact Tigard Police at 503-718-COPS (2677)