Police Release Sketch of Armed Robbery Suspect

Around 10:15 p.m. Jan. 3 a man standing outside of Tenichi China Buffet at 1940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., was robbed by a man carrying a kitchen knife, according to a Charleston Police report.

On Friday Charleston Police released a sketch of the alleged robber, and are asking citizens to help identify the man. The suspect is described a "black male approximately 6’00 to 6’02 in height, 140 to 150 lbs, dark skin complexion wearing black Air Force One’s shoes, a dark colored hoodie with a red shirt under it, scruffy beard with a notable scar under his eye," according to a Police statement.

Information about the suspect can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or directly to the investigating officer, Detective R. Kennedy at 843-720-3036 or via email to KennedyR@charleston-sc.gov.