Armed robbery suspect sought by Fulton Police

November 06, 2018
ARMED SUSPECT SOUGHT – This video surveillance footage captured by security cameras at 501 Liquors on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Fulton, shows a male suspect forcing a store clerk to the floor, wielding a handgun, before fleeing on foot with cash from the register. (Photo submitted.) ARMED SUSPECT SOUGHT – This video surveillance footage captured by security cameras at 501 Liquors on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Fulton, shows a male suspect forcing a store clerk to the floor, wielding a handgun, before fleeing on foot with cash from the register. (Photo submitted.)

The Fulton Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding an armed robbery which occurred Oct. 29 at approximately 8 p.m. at 501 Liquors on Martin Luther King, Jr Drive in Fulton.

According to information from the FPD, a male suspect entered the store near closing time, with a mask over his face, and brandishing a handgun.

The suspect pushed the clerk to the floor and took approximately $400, exiting the location on foot, reportedly.

According to Fulton Police Detective Captain Allen Poole, it is believed the suspect arrived at the store on foot as well. Information gathered from the clerk included the suspect issued a threat to her to stay down on the floor, or he would shoot.

Video surveillance footage shows the clothing worn by the suspect, and his actions during the robbery.

Anyone with any information in regard to the armed robbery, or anyone who may have been in that area at the time of the robbery, is asked to contact the Fulton Police Department at 270-472-3465. The investigation is ongoing.