Columbus Police search for Tractor Supply robbery suspect

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI, CPD)- A Tractor Supply employee was robbed while leaving work late Saturday night. Now, Columbus Police are searching for the suspect.

CPD said they are looking for a 5 foot 9 inch tall black male.

The suspect confronted the store employee around 9:30 p.m., after the Highway 45 North location closed.

The suspect then forced the employee to reenter the store as part of the robbery.

Investigators said certain actions from the suspect lead them to believe he may be a former employee.

The suspect was also seen traveling on foot.

No one was injured in the incident.

If you have any information that could help locate the suspect you’re asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-530-7151.