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Police are searching for a 6ft tall male armed robbery suspect who they claim stole cash from a pharmacy - while dressed as a woman.

The man, who allegedly robbed the shop while armed with a gun, was wearing a long purple dress and curly black wig as he demanded money from a terrified employee, police said.

In the clip, the man stands calmly at the counter of Walgreen's Pharmacy in Detroit, Michigan, while the member of staff scrapes wads of cash out of the till.

(Image: Facebook / Detroit Police Department)

Officers also said the man had a full beard and moustache.

The suspect was wearing a purple dress, white shoes and carrying a brown handbag at the time of the attack.

According to police, an undisclosed amount of money was taken from the till and the man then fled from the scene on foot.

Authorities are still appealing for information on the whereabouts of the man after the robbery on May 18.

A Detroit police spokesperson said: "The suspect is a black male, 30-40 years-old, approximately 6’0” tall, and weighs 250-280 lbs, has a full beard and mustache, and has a dark complexion.

"The suspect was wearing a black curly haired wig, a purple dress, white shoes, carrying a brown purse and a cane.

"The suspect was armed with a gun. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and fled from the location on foot."