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Huntsville Police investigate incident at Home Depot

Huntsville Police are searching for a man who tried to steal paint brushes from Home Depot.

Officers responded to the store off North Memorial Parkway around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.

Investigators say the thief attempted to conceal 10-15 paint brushes inside his jacket and pants pockets. A Loss Prevention Agent tried to detain the offender but he pushed him and tried to run away. The employee then grabbed the man and both fell to the ground.

 Officials said during the struggle the robber pulled out a knife and cut the employee on his arm.

HEMSI also responded to the scene, the store employee was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

The offender fled the scene on foot.

Police said the man is described as a black male in his late 30s, with dreadlocks and gold teeth. He was wearing baggy pants and a hoodie at the time.

If anyone has any any information, you are urged to call Huntsville Police.

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