Robbery reported Thursday night at Lawrence liquor store

Lawrence police responded about 11 p.m. Thursday to a report of robbery at Cheers Liquor, 1414 W. Sixth St.

According to Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley, a suspect — armed with a handgun — approached a clerk and demanded money, and the clerk complied.

The suspect — described as black man in his 20s, approximately 5-foot-8 with a thin build — fled on foot.

Police are attempting to obtain video surveillance to release to the public.