Police Ask For Help Identifying McDonald's Robbery Suspect

ST. LOUIS, MO — Police say a man in a green hoodie and blue jeans, wearing a multi-colored scarf over his face, jumped over the counter at a McDonald's restaurant on South Jefferson Ave. Thursday afternoon around 1:36 p.m. He was African-American, 5-feet-six to 5-feet-nine inches tall and weighed between 150 to 180 pounds, police say. He was armed with a black assault-style rifle or carbine.

Officials said he forced the restaurant manager to open the safe and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

Images via St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department