This is second attempted robbery reported in town in 1 week

Albert Lea police are looking for a suspect after an attempted armed robbery was reported Wednesday evening at Shoe Sensation.

The suspect is described as being a white man who is 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build, who was wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, a face mask and black gloves, according to a press release.

Police were dispatched at 7:06 p.m. to the store, at 2526 Bridge Ave., on a report of a robbery in progress. According to police, employees said the suspect entered the business, displayed a black-colored firearm and demanded money before leaving the business on foot a short time later without any money.

Officers and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office deputies reportedly set up a perimeter after arriving on scene, and the Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit was utilized. A track was reportedly unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

Anyone with information on the robbery is advised to call Detective Deb Flatness at 507-377-5219 or the Law Enforcement Center at 507-377-5215.

It is unclear if there are any connections between this incident and an attempted robbery at America’s Best Value Inn Nov. 16.

Look to the Tribune for more information as it is released.