Pharmacy Robbery In Hoover Under Investigation

Hoover AL

09 January, 2022

9:06 PM

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HOOVER, AL — Hoover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Walgreen's pharmacy in Hoover Friday. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. at the Walgreen's at 5271 Ross Bridge Parkway. The Hoover 911 center received a call of a robbery in progress at the Walgreen's after a customer in the drive-thru line noticed a suspect with a gun inside the pharmacy. Responding officers saw a man fitting the description of the suspect running along some nearby railroad tracks and set up a perimeter, Capt. Keith Czeskleba of the Hoover PD said. Deer Valley Elementary School was placed on lock-down as a precaution, which delayed afternoon dismissal until approximately 4 p.m. Police then suspended the search, believing the suspect was no longer in the area. The suspect remains at large. Hoover police posted security photos of the suspect Saturday: Hoover PD Hoover PD He is described as a black male, medium height, in his late 20's or early 30's. If anyone recognizes this suspect or has information about this case, please contact Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7562.