The lone armed gunman was described as a male black, in his 30's, approximately 5-10 tall and weighing 200 pounds, wearing a blue jacket, black mask and a black ball cap. He was armed with what appeared to be a black, semi-automatic handgun and was wearing latex gloves.

The suspect approached the female manager and two male employees as they arrived for work. He forced them at gunpoint into the vault area. He then ordered them to separate the coins from the cash and then place the cash into a bag as he held the handgun in his right hand.

Surveillance video shows that he had parked in the area of the IHOP Restaurant over an hour before the three employees arrived. After exiting Home Depot he went back to his vehicle and made his getaway in what is believed to be a small or mid-size gray four-door sedan. No one was injured in the robbery.

Detective Aubrey Broadway is the lead investigator on the case. Please call DeSoto County Crimestoppers at 662-429-TIPS if you have any information about this crime or you can report a tip anonymously at www.obms.us/crimetips or text message a crime tip anonymously to CRIMES (274637) and make sure to type in keyword “obpd” at the beginning of your crime tip message.

02181 – Burglary-Dwelling House – 4200 block of Davis Grove Blvd. – 3:18 p.m.
A 41-year-old female reported that her residence had been burglarized and a flat screen television valued at $1500 was missing. Forced entry was made through the back door of the house.

02188 – Motor Vehicle Felony Taking – Homer Skelton Ford @ 9650 Hanna Cv. – 5:28 p.m.
An employee reported that a customer’s vehicle, a red 2000 Ford F-250 four-door truck, had been stolen from the parking lot of the business while it was awaiting service. The vehicle has been entered on NCIC as stolen.

Please call Crimestoppers at 662-429-TIPS if you have any information on a crime in Olive Branch or you can report a tip anonymously at www.obms.us/crimetips or text message a crime tip anonymously to CRIMES (274637) and make sure to put in keyword “obpd” at the beginning of your crime tip message.