Liberty police seeks public help in finding knife-wielding robber

LIBERTY — Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a man suspected of robbing a Liberty business at knife-point Wednesday.

Police say a man walked into Dollar General on Logan Way shortly before 10 p.m. The man brought a bag of cookies to the counter, but then pulled out a knife and took bills from the cash register.

The suspect left southbound with the cookies and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police describe the suspect as a black male who is between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds.

A police report states he is likely between 35 and 45 years old and that he was wearing sneakers, a green, blue and white horizontal striped shirt, a gray knit cap, gray pants and sneakers at the time of the robbery.

The Liberty Police Department Facebook page has posted screen shots from surveillance footage of the suspect.

Call 330-539-9830 with any information. Tipsters can remain anonymous.