The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for armed robbery of a Fastrip in south Bakersfield.

On September 28 at 2:30 a.m., a male suspect entered the Fastrip at 1640 South Chester Avenue and robbed an employee at gunpoint, according to BPD.

The suspect fled and is described as a black male, 20 to 30-years-old, 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He is described as wearing a black beanie, black bandana covering his face, a black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black Nike shoes.

Anyone with information on the suspect or incident is asked to call Detective Ken Sporer (661) 326-3535 or the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327- 7111.

You can now send anonymous text messages to the Bakersfield Police Department by entering 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message.

Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smarphone "TipSubmit" mobile app or via email at https://www.tipsubit.com