Armed robbery reported in Jackson

Jackson police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, a release said Thursday, May 9.

According to the release, a white male entered Rhodes 101 on East Jackson Boulevard at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect allegedly brandished a handgun and demanded money from a store employee. After taking an undisclosed amount of money, the subject fled the store.

Authorities ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Lt. Detective Freeman at (573) 243-3151.