SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened early Thursday morning.

The robbery happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of South Bend Avenue.

The suspect is described as a male who is 6 feet tall and about 130 pounds, wearing a gray jacket and mask.

He was carrying a black backpack and had a dark colored handgun, police said.

The suspect took items and cash.

If you have any information, please contact the South Bend Police Department Investigative Bureau at 574-235-9263 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP.