Suspect sought in armed robbery of Center City mini-mart

Philadelphia police are looking to identify and locate a man they say robbed a mini-mart at gunpoint over the weekend.

The incident occurred early Sunday morning, around 1 a.m., at the QQ Mart on the 1200 block of Race Street.

Police say the suspect was at the register when he pulled out a black handgun and demanded money from the cash register.

The clerk complied, removing the register drawer and placing it on the counter.

After taking approximately $300 from the drawer, the suspect fled the store.

Police have described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 30-years-old. He stands 5'10" and was described as having a "droopy" left eye.

Anyone with information about the incident or suspect is asked to contact police.

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