LAFAYETTE, La. – Police are investigating an armed robbery at Game Stop on Ambassador Caffery.

Lafayette Police responded to the store at 6:36 pm on Tuesday. According to the store employee, a male suspect entered the store and produced a handgun. The suspect demanded the employee empty the register and safe, according to a spokesperson for the Lafayette Police Department. The suspect fled on foot out of the rear door with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as a heavy-set man wearing all black and a red mask over his face.

Call Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS.

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