At approximately 11:24 a.m. on March 4, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. The preliminary investigation indicates the male suspect entered a business and concealed merchandise when he was verbally confronted by an employee. As the suspect when leaving the business, he assaulted the employee and made verbal threats before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim declined treatment by medics. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 50 years old with black hair and wearing a white short-sleeve shirt, black vest, blue jeans and sneakers. The investigation is ongoing.