PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard is asking for help in identifying a suspect who was involved in an armed robbery Tuesday.

Troopers with KSP say the incident took place before 11 a.m., on Upper Second Creek Road as the victim was returning home.

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The male suspect was reportedly carrying a wooden stick when he approached the victim. KSP said the suspect struck the victim multiple times with the stick while demanding for his wallet. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BV2M8TuKJ/

After getting the wallet, the suspect reportedly fled the scene in a maroon Chevrolet passenger car.

KSP encourages anyone with information on who the suspect may be or his whereabouts to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 13 at (6

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