Ames Police Department officials are asking the public to help them identify a suspect wearing a red ISU sweatshirt who attempted to rob the Swift Stop convenient store at Sixth and Douglas streets late Sunday night.

The man entered the store located at 125 Sixth St. at 11:54 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, according to an Ames Police news release.

The man approached the counter and told the cashier to open the register. When he was refused, the man pulled out a knife and held the clerk at knifepoint.

When he could not open the drawer himself, the would-be thief fled the scene, according to the report.

The suspect was “wearing a dark-colored ski mask, red-hooded Iowa State sweatshirt with the hood up, gray-colored wind pants and mismatched gloves. The suspect left on foot going northwest.”

Police officials are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact them at 515-239-5317 or 515-239-5133 or at the anonymous tip line’s number at 515-239-5533.

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