VINELAND — An armed robber was chased down by a victim with a gun, police said, who fired several shots at the suspect.

None of the gunshots struck the robber, according to reports.

City police are investigating the armed robbery that occurred Sunday night at La Favorita Grocery Store and Restaurant on East Park Avenue.

An unknown suspect entered the business around 9:50 p.m. with a handgun, police said, and demanded money from the register.

The employee handed over approximately $300 to the suspect without incident, according to authorities, but proceeded to chase after the suspect after he fled.

“As the accused ran out of the business, the store clerk ran after the suspect, carrying a gun which was inside the store, and shot several times in the suspect’s direction — missing each time,” police said.

A bullet that was possibly fired by the store employee was recovered half a mile away from the restaurant after striking the living room window of a Broadway residence.

No injuries were reported by police.

Authorities described the suspect as between 5-foot, 11-inches tall and 6-foot tall, with a thin build, wearing all black clothing, black gloves and a black mask.

Those with information about the robbery are instructed to contact Crime Stoppers at 856-691-0345, Vineland Police Department Criminal Division Det. David Possumato at 856-691-4111 ex: 4321, Det. Nelson Gonzalez at 856-691-4111 ex: 4656 or the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office at 856-453-0486.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Contact staff writer Don E. Woods at 856-451-1000, ext. 518 or dwoods@southjerseymedia.com