The West Point Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a lottery store on 3^rd Avenue Friday morning. According to the West Point Police Department press release, a man entered The Lotto Store, produced a firearm and demanded money from the clerk.

After receiving an undetermined amount of money, the man fled in the direction of the Alabama-Georgia Stateline on 4^th Avenue, according to the police report.

The suspect is described as African American and 5-foot 8-inches in height. The suspect is described as having a medium build, according to the press release.

The suspect was wearing tan pants, a black shirt and a black mask/hoodie, according to the press release.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, according to the press release.

Anyone with information on the suspect or the armed robbery is encouraged to call the WPPD at (706) 645-3525 or (706) 645-3548, or the Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706) 812-1000.