At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 29, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the suspect entered the business, allegedly concealed merchandise in a bag and walked towards the exit without payment. When confronted by an employee, the suspect shoved the employee before fleeing the scene on foot. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers located the suspect in the area and took him into custody. During a search incident to arrest, drug paraphernalia was recovered. Haywood Purnell, 63, of No Fixed Address, was arrested and charged with Robbery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.