MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Authorities say the suspect entered a business near 35th and North Avenue around 9:27 a.m. and removed property. 

When confronted by an employee, police say the suspect brandished a knife and fled on foot.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 35-40 years of age, with short hair. 

He was last seen wearing a white face mask, a black, hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and red and white shoes. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.