Police searching for man who tried to rob Beach Park convenience store
Lake County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they say tried to rob a Beach Park convenience store Tuesday afternoon.
According to the store clerk, a man wearing a black mask and carrying a big knife entered the store at around 3:15 p.m. and demanded money. The man fled before obtaining any money or property, according to a news release issued by sheriff's office.
A canine team arrived shortly after the man left and tried to track him. The trail ended a short distance from the convenience store, which is on the 38400 block of North Sheridan Road. Police believe the suspect likely entered a vehicle and drove away.
The man was described as black, around 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds.
In addition to the black mask he was wearing a black jacket, gloves and blue jeans. According to the news release it is possible he fled in a dark blue or black late 2000s model Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call sheriff's detectives at 847-377-4154 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.