The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a suspect wanted for an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026. The incident took place near the 600 block of Hendersonville Road in Asheville, North Carolina, when officers were dispatched around 7:54 a.m. According to a press release, a male suspect entered a local convenience store, made a small purchase, and shortly returned to the counter. Wearing a mask and a hoodie, the individual allegedly pointed a firearm at the clerk and demanded cash before fleeing the scene with $407. The suspect is described as a black male in his early forties, dressed in a black and white flannel shirt, blue jeans, a hat, and a mask. He reportedly escaped the area traveling southbound on Hendersonville Road in a white four-door Infiniti sedan with tinted windows. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward. Members of the public can contact the Asheville Police Department directly at (828) 252-1110 to share details. Alternatively, tips may be submitted anonymously through the TIP2APD smartphone application, which can be found by searching “Asheville PD” in major app stores, or by texting the keyword TIP2APD to 847411. Authorities emphasize that any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could be instrumental in locating the individual and resolving the case.