Assistant Fort Dodge Police Chief Cory Husske said the robbery was reported at 5:15 a.m.

According to Husske, a man walked into the store and handed the cashier a note, where he demanded money. He was given an undisclosed amount of cash before running out of the store and heading west.

Police and Webster County sheriff’s deputies were unable to locate him.

The suspect is described as a taller white male with short brown hair. He was wearing a dark cloth mask, a dark sweatshirt, gray or dark pants and black shoes or boots.

Webster County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward with information leading to the suspect’s capture.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Dodge Police Department at 573-1426 or Webster County Crime Stoppers at 573-1444. Tips can also be sent online at wccrimestoppers.com or by texting “LEC” and the tip to 274637.