At 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 24, a suspect — identified by Sedona police as a Hispanic male, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, weighing 180 to 210 pounds, with black hair covered by a beanie-style hat, medium to fair skin tone and black facial hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, grey or blue denim-style pants, and tan or grey shoes, possibly boots — entered the La Ranita convenience and check cashing store at 2550 W. SR 89A in West Sedona, in the Smiths Corner shopping plaze on the northeast corner of Andante Drive and State Route 89A.

The suspect cornered and held an employee at gunpoint and demanded cash.

The suspect then fled on foot from the scene, going northbound on Harmony Drive, with an undisclosed amount of cash.

If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect, please contact Detective Jesus Evangelista, Badge No. 1019. SPD would appreciate any assistance.

If you see this individual do not attempt to contact or detain him.

If you have information about the identity of the suspect, or additional details about this incident, contact Detective Jesus Evangelista, of the Sedona Police Department, (928) 203-5003. Reference call No. “DR# 240006574”.