Authorities in Bay City, Michigan, are actively searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. on September 5, 2026, at a 7-Eleven store located on East Wilder Road. According to the Bay City Department of Public Safety, a female suspect entered the establishment carrying a rifle and demanded money from staff or customers before fleeing the scene on foot. Witnesses provided descriptions to responding officers, identifying the suspect as a heavy-set Black female, approximately 30 years of age. She was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, white pants, black shoes, blue gloves, and a black hat, and was reportedly masked during the crime. The Bay City Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation, with assistance provided by the Michigan State Police. The suspect remains at large, and police are urging the public to remain vigilant. Residents who may have witnessed the incident or have information regarding the suspect's whereabouts are encouraged to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Bay City Department of Public Safety at 989-892-8571 or through the non-emergency line for Bay County Central Dispatch at 989-892-9551. Additionally, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-422-JAIL (5245). Investigators are treating this as a serious felony and are reviewing all available evidence to locate and apprehend the individual responsible for the armed robbery.