Armed Robbery in Hoover

An armed robbery in Hoover Friday afternoon triggered a lockdown, police said. The robbery was reported at the Walgreens pharmacy on Ross Bridge Parkway around 2 p.m., investigators said. The robber took off, and the ensuing manhunt led to a partial lockdown at nearby Deer Valley Elementary School, which delayed dismissal until approximately 4 p.m. Police were looking for a suspect described as a black male, medium height, in his 20s or 30s. Information should be directed to Detective Brad Fountain at (205) 444-7562.


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