The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a suspect accused of punching a store clerk during a robbery in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.

Police said in a news release that at 8:17 p.m. on Oct. 28, the suspect, who is believed to be between 16 and 19 years old, entered a business near the 6000 block of West Cheyenne Avenue.

He distracted the clerk and snatched merchandise and tried to run out of the store, the release states.

A clerk confronted the suspect, who punched the worker before fleeing the store with the merchandise, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to call Metro’s Commercial Robbery Section at 702-828-3591. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.