Columbus police are investigating an armed robbery that happened this morning.

Police say a man dressed in black and carrying a handgun entered the Circle K at 2233 Fort Benning Road and demanded money.

That was at 6:50 a.m.

The employee described the thief as a black male with a light complexion.

The thief got off with an undisclosed amount of money.

It is believed that he fled on foot.

Anyone with information should contact Columbus police.