Bearded Man Dressed as Woman Accused of Robbing Detroit Pharmacy at Gunpoint

The Detroit Police Department is seeking a bearded man who was dressed as a woman for an armed robbery on May 18. Police said the suspect held up the Walgreens pharmacy on W. 7 Mile Road at gunpoint. Police did not release how much money was taken in the robbery.

Police said the suspect had a full beard and mustache and was wearing a black curly-haired wig. Police also described him as a black male, 30-40 years-old, approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing 250-280 lbs., with a dark complexion. The suspect was wearing a purple dress, white shoes, carrying a brown purse and a cane, according to police.

Those with information are asked to call the Criminal Investigation Unit at (313) 596-1616, Detroit Police at (313) 596-5845, or email the investigator directly at shelbyg265@detroitmi.gov.

Police released this surveillance video from the robbery and additional photos of the suspect. Credit: Facebook/Detroit Police Department