New London police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store on Thursday night.

Officers were called to a Sam’s Food Store at 485 Ocean Ave. around 11:52 p.m. on Thursday on a report of a robbery with the suspect inside, according New London Police Department .

The suspect fled the location with a sum of money before officers arrived at the scene, police said. Additionally, officers learned that the suspect brandished a handgun during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a man with a medium build wearing dark colored clothing and white sneakers, according to police.

The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New London Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Anonymous information

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