Police Search For Male Robbery Suspect Who Dressed As Woman

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A male suspect is being sought who police say robbed the CVS store on Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham while dressed as a woman.

According to a report by Alabama Media Group, police say the suspect is believed to be a black male dressed as a female, wearing a striped dress and a wig covered with a baseball cap. Police reports say the suspect may be responsible for similar CVS robberies in Birmingham, and a Rite Aid store on Ensley Avenue. There were no injuries during the crimes.

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The Clairmont CVS incident occurred July 14, authorities said. The suspect calmly walked into the store just before 6 p.m.and handed the clerk a note demanding money.

Police ask that anyone with any information related to this case contact Birmingham police robbery detectives at 205-154-1754 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

Photo via Birmingham Police Department

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