Authorities in Ahwatukee are actively seeking a suspect involved in a felony robbery that occurred late in the evening on September 28, 2025. The incident took place after 8 p.m. near the intersection of 47th Street and Chandler Boulevard. According to law enforcement reports, the suspect entered a local store with his face covered and was observed on surveillance video selecting items from the shelves. When employees confronted him as he attempted to leave, the individual verbally claimed to possess a firearm. Although no weapon was actually displayed, this threat compelled the employees to back away and allowed the suspect to flee the scene. Because of the verbal claim of a weapon, the incident has been elevated to a felony robbery charge. The suspect is described as a Black male, estimated to be between 20 and 30 years of age. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, glasses, and had his face covered. Law enforcement advises the public and business owners not to attempt to intervene or confront suspects in such situations. Instead, they recommend allowing the individual to leave safely and focusing on acting as witnesses by immediately calling police to file a report. Silent Witness, a community crime-stopping program, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the identification and resolution of this case. Individuals with information are urged to contact authorities by calling 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish-speaking assistance. The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to appeal to the public for any tips or surveillance footage that may help locate the wanted suspect.