Auto parts store in Monroe County robbed

7/27/2014
BLADE STAFF

MONROE -- The Advance Auto Parts store in Frenchtown Township was robbed at closing time Saturday, according to the Monroe County sheriff‘‍s office.

At about 10 p.m., a person wearing dark clothing and armed with a knife entered the store at 905 N. Telegraph Rd. and demanded money, the sheriff’‍s office reported.

After collecting money, the suspect forced employees into a back room and then fled the area in an unknown direction, the sheriff‘‍s office reported.

One employee sustained minor injuries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 734-224-7316 or 734-240-7548.