At approximately 6:45 a.m. on Dec. 29, North Precinct officers responded to an armed robbery of a business in the 5400 block of 15th Avenue Northwest.

Employees of the business stated that a male, about 5 feet and 10 inches, wearing a grey scarf over his face, a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and carrying a black backpack entered the business armed with a silver handgun.

The suspect took an unknown amount of prescription drugs and then fled out of the store on foot.

Officers set up containment while a K-9 conducted a search of the neighborhood. Robbery detectives also responded to the scene.

The suspect is still outstanding.

The Robbery Unit will conduct the follow up investigation.