Security officer cut during attempted robbery at Fred Meyer

Issaquah police are investigating a robbery that occurred over the weekend at Fred Meyer, 6100 East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. Officers responded just before 6:30 p.m. on July 26 after employees reported the robbery.

Issaquah police are investigating a robbery that occurred over the weekend at Fred Meyer, 6100 East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.

Officers responded just before 6:30 p.m. on July 26 after employees reported the robbery.

The suspect had entered the store and taken two flat screen TVs. He was attempting to remove them from the store when Fred Meyer security officers stopped him. The suspect pulled out a very small knife, and the security officer sustained a small cut to the hand, according to a press release. The suspect fled in a gray or silver Lincoln Town Car on East Lake Sammamish Parkway, and the TVs were recovered.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information may call Issaquah Police at 837-3200.