Downers Grove police say this man robbed a Walgreens store Friday night. Courtesy of Downers Grove police

A Downers Grove drugstore was robbed Friday night by a man who initially appeared to be a customer.

The theft occurred about 9:40 p.m. at Walgreens, 1000 Ogden Ave.

While appearing to make a purchase, the thief reached into an open cash register drawer, grabbed a small sum of cash and fled on foot, police said in a news release.

Police described the robber as being about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a white bucket-style hat and a white Chicago Bulls sweater.

Anyone with information can call police at (630) 434-5600.

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