Raleigh police need help finding a bakery robbery suspect

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Raleigh police are asking for help identifying a robbery suspect at the Cupcake Shoppe Bakery on Glenwood Avenue on July 28.

Police said just before 5 p.m., the man entered the store and held one hand under his shirt, implying he had a weapon. He approached an employee and said it was a robbery, according to authorities.

Before he could get anything, a customer entered the store and the suspect fled on foot.

He's described as a bald-headed black male about 6 feet tall. He was wearing a red shirt, blue jean shorts, and low-top sneakers.

Anyone with information that might assist the investigation of the incident is asked to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP or visit raleighcrimestoppers.org for text and email reporting options. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.