Attempted armed robbery of a Dollar General in Meridian

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to the Meridian Police Department, two black males entered the Dollar General off of North Frontage Road in Meridian around 8:20 p.m. in an attempt to rob the store.

One suspect was armed while the other stood as the lookout. Police said they tried to open the cash register but were unsuccessful and left without taking anything.

MPD is still looking for the two suspects.

If you have any information about the crime or the suspects, call the Meridian Police Department at 601-485-1893 or Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.