At approximately 3:16 p.m. on April 1, police were dispatched to the report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business when an employee recognized him from a prior interaction and asked him to leave. The suspect then assaulted the employee, collected merchandise and exited the store without payment. The employee suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention. Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The suspect is described as a thin-built Black male, approximately 20-25 years old with shoulder-length dreadlocks wearing a blue hoodie, black jacket, black pants and gray shoes. The investigation is ongoing.