Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Discount Tobacco Outlet (4143 West Main Street)

On December 30, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Discount Tobacco Outlet (4143 West Main Street) shortly after 7:00 p.m. Upon arrival, police learned the suspect followed an employee into the store when he was bringing in a sign he had out front.  The store was closed at the time.  The suspect had a silver semi- automatic pistol and was wearing a blue bandana around his face.  He pointed the gun at the victim and demanded money which he received. The suspect then told the victim to go to the back of the store after which he fled through the front door. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6’0 tall weighing 150 pounds. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.