Police still searching for suspect in possible armed robbery attempt

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police are searching for a suspect after a possible armed robbery scare at the Walgreens in Hamburg Wednesday night.

Police say they received calls about a man armed with a rifle at the Walgreens in Hamburg late Wednesday night.

When they arrived, they set up a perimeter and cleared the store, not knowing whether the suspect was still inside or not.

This involved a large police presence that drew the attention of citizens.

Police were unable to locate the suspect, but they did find evidence behind the Valvoline across the street, including shoes, clothes, and a weapon.