Walmart in New Orleans evacuated after armed robbery

Update: Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, police said that all employees are out of the store and SWAT preparing to search the location. Police linked the incident to a possible armed robbery.

The gunman entered the Wal-Mart a little after 6 a.m.

The department spokesperson added that no shots were fired or individuals injured. WWLTV.com A SWAT team searched the store.

According to police, the suspect fled the store through a fire exit and did not rob the business.

Flot said he did not have a description of the suspect.

Police said the man entered through the front entrance, then turned toward the customer service desk before running through the deli section. Detectives obtained still photographs and surveillance video of the suspect.

Readers with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.