Salem police investigating armed robbery at Omelet Shoppe

SALEM, Va. – Salem police are searching for the man they say robbed the Omelet Shoppe early Thursday morning.

Police responded to the Omelet Shoppe in the 300 block of Wildwood Road in reference to a reported armed robbery at 12:30 a.m.

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Restaurant employees told the officers that a masked man with a gun entered the store and demanded money.

Workers gave him an undisclosed amount of cash. He then exited the restaurant and left the scene on foot, according to police.

Police are now looking for a black man, about 6-feet-2-inches tall with a slender build. At the time of the robbery, witnesses say the man was wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and blue Nike tennis shoes. He also was covering his face and head with what appeared to be a white shirt.

There were no injuries related to the incident.

Anyone having information about the crime or the identity of the suspect should call the Salem Police Department at 540-375-3078.