North, SC (WLTX) - Police in the Orangeburg County town of North are investigating a robbery at a Dollar General store Thursday.
The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. at the store located at 4479 Savannah Highway.
Officers say the suspect entered the store wearing a hooded jacket and had a ski mask covering his face. The clerk told police the suspect pointed a weapon at her, demanded money, and forced her to go into a storage room.
The clerk was not hurt.
Officers say the suspect left the store after taking the money. Investigators searched with K-9 units in the area, but were unable to locate him.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.