Police are still on the look out for a suspect involved in an armed robbery case at Boost Mobile on High Street.

"I don't want it to happen, but we have some problems walking around," said local business owner, Gary Loring.

According to a press release he came into the store with a backpack and a black and silver semi-automatic handgun.

Loring says he's been open for 17 years. In this time he says he's dealt with several instances of criminal activity.

"Lots of graffiti, deification and there's been some murders outside," said Loring.

Police say the suspect left with several cellphones, but no one was hurt in the process. However, Loring says he has a defense mechanism and makes sure his employees are prepared in a crisis situation.

"If they feel threatened and they want to take the option I will supply them with mace and clubs."

For many, who work on High Street 7 days a week they've seen first-hand situations arise.

"I've seen people pulling guns, pulling knives, taking things that don't belong to them and stealing. Petty things, things for attention," said David Dorsey an employee on High Street.

The police presence is evident during the night, but Loring says he wishes there were more at all times of the day.

"They do their job, I'm very happy with them. We need more of them."

Finding a solution to the crime is what Dorsey says could keep Morgantown moving in the right direction.

"We are a caring community. We do do a lot. It just seems like we might need to do more and put our brains to the situation and come up with a good solution."

The suspect was identified through surveillance footage and police encourage anyone with information to give them a call.

ORIGINAL STORY 5/23/2019 12:11 PM

The Morgantown Police Department needs your help finding an armed robbery suspect.

According to the police department's Facebook page, the alleged armed robbery happened Tuesday night in the 300 block of High Street.

If you know who this person is, you're asked to call MPD at (304)-284-7454