Thursday, December 17, 2020

Police seek suspect in shooting

Canton police investigators are continuing their search for a woman who shot an employee during a robbery earlier this month.

Canton police investigators are asking the public for assistance with identifying the female suspect who shot the employee of ADAM (Alcohol Drug Administrative Monitoring) during a robbery which took place at about 7 p.m. Nov. 16.

According to police reports, the female suspect entered the business at 5820 North Lilley Road carrying a handgun and demanding cash from employees. During the incident, the suspect discharged the handgun she was brandishing, striking one victim.

Canton first responders subsequently transported the injured individual to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury. 

Witnesses told police the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. She is described as having dark skin, in her 20s to 30s, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a red mask. 

Anyone who may recognize the woman is asked to contact the Canton Police Department at (734) 394-5400.