SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have released security camera images of the suspect.

Just after 4p.m. Tuesday, an individual entered the Elite Tobacco and Vape shop located at 4004 SW Huntoon in Topeka, according to a media release.

Once inside the business, the suspect displayed a handgun and proceeded to rob the business.

The suspect then ran from the store towards the north east on foot. The suspect was described as a black male approximately 6-foot tall and a large build. He was wearing black shoes with white soles, a grey hoodie with white markings on the chest, and blue shorts.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007