JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Police are searching for an Akron man and woman they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint.

The robbery occurred just after 6 a.m. Saturday at the Burger King on the 4300 block of Portage Street in North Canton. The suspects, identified as Shaun Phipps, 38, and Ashleigh Mayfield, 27, had a firearm when they entered the restaurant and demanded money, according to police.

Phipps and Mayfield escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, police say. Warrants for aggravated robbery have been issued for Phipps and Mayfield. Police say both should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information can contact the Jackson Township detectives at 330-830-6264.

Shaun Phipps, 38, of Akron, is a suspect in the armed robbery of a Burger King in North Canton, according to police. (Jackson Township Police Department)

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