The Asheville Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in West Asheville. The incident took place in the late-night hours of October 24, 2026. According to the Asheville Police Department, officers responded to the 400 block of Haywood Road at 10:06 p.m. to investigate a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, responding officers spoke with the victim and reviewed surveillance video footage from the scene. The investigation revealed that a man entered the business, appeared to be shopping, and brought several items to the counter. He then brandished a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. Detectives have released a description of the suspect, identifying him as a Black male with a beard. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a blue hoodie featuring a Spider-Man face printed on the front. The Asheville Police Department is urging anyone who may have information regarding the identity of this individual or details about the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided by contacting APD directly at 828-252-1110. Additionally, the public is encouraged to submit anonymous tips using the TIP2APD smartphone application, which can be found by searching for 'Asheville PD' in the app store. Anonymous tips may also be submitted by texting TIP2APD to 847411. Authorities continue to investigate the matter and are relying on community cooperation to help bring the suspect to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made as of the latest news release. The public is reminded that all information provided is valuable to the investigation.