Executive Summary
- Incident: An armed robbery occurred at 221 M.A.C. Ave near Michigan State University on Friday afternoon.
- Suspect Details: Police are looking for a male, 20-30 years old, wearing red pants and a jacket with a fur-lined hood, with a tattoo under his right eye.
- Status: The suspect displayed a handgun and fled south; a multi-agency search is underway.
Authorities in East Lansing are conducting a manhunt for a suspect following an armed robbery at a business near the Michigan State University campus on Friday afternoon. Officers from the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to the report at 221 M.A.C. Ave. at approximately 1:21 p.m. on February 6.
According to officials, the suspect entered the business and displayed a handgun during the robbery. After the incident, the individual reportedly fled the store on foot, heading south toward Grand River Avenue. Investigators currently believe the suspect has left the immediate vicinity.
Police described the suspect as a Black male between 20 and 30 years old. Witnesses reported he was wearing a black jacket featuring brown fur around the hood, accompanied by red pants and red shoes. Authorities noted a distinct physical characteristic: a tattoo located under the suspect’s right eye.
The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety, along with the Michigan State Police Canine Unit, assisted ELPD with the initial response and search operations. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact ELPD Detective Andy Ferguson.
Public Safety Alert
The proximity of this armed incident to a major university campus necessitated a multi-agency response to ensure student and resident safety. With the suspect still at large and confirmed to have brandished a firearm, law enforcement is relying on community tips to locate the individual. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report sightings immediately rather than engaging. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
