Akron PD Looking for Robbery Suspect

AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Akron police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robber.

They have surveillance images (see above) of the suspect, after a man used a knife to rob the Value Food Market on South Canton Road.

It’s a former Save-A-Lot store in the Ellet neighborhood of Akron.

Here’s more from the Akron PD:

Detectives are working to gather additional information and seek to identify the subject in the attached photographs.

Investigators consider him a person of interest in connection to the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 years old, around 5 feet 9 inches tall or taller, and weighing approximately 190-210 pounds.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

Citizens may also provide anonymous information to Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS