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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 85-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of $4,500 outside of a convenience store on Lamar Avenue on Friday, according to Memphis Police.

The incident took place in the 3400 block of Lamar near I-240.

Police say the male suspect left the scene in a green, four-door Honda Accord with heavy front-end damage, driven by a getaway driver.

The suspect is between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-9, 140 pounds with a thin build, scruffy beard, and a braided hairstyle. Police say the suspect wore a pink jacket with a black stripe across the middle and down each sleeve, a white shirt, and light blue jeans.

The Memphis Police Department is asking for help in identifying the suspects.

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No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.