Attempted robbery suspect manhunt continues

CALEXICO, Calif (KYMA) - The Calexico Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who attempted to rob a local clothing store.

KYMA obtained surveillance video from CPD, who say this is the man who attempted to rob "Melrose Family Fashions," a clothing store located in the downtown area on Sunday.

CPD say the man entered through the back of the store and threatened a clerk with a broken glass bottle, demanding they open the cash register.

That's when the clerk screamed and spooked the suspect away.

"When officers got on scene and learned that the suspect fled really quickly on foot, he ran most likely southbound towards the Port of Entry where nobody else saw him last," said Sgt. Shaun Sundahl with CPD.

Officers say the suspect will be charged with attempted robbery once he is found.

If you have information about the suspect, contact CPD.