Police in Temple are investigating after a man robbed an area hotel at gunpoint over the weekend.

Officers responded to the Residence Inn at 4301 S. General Bruce Drive around 12:10 AM. Witnesses told them that a black male entered the hotel with a gun and demanded money. The man then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The night clerk described the suspect as approximately 5’08”-5’10” tall, wearing a black beanie hat, dark heavy coat, blue denim jeans, and white athletic shoes. The suspect concealed his face using a white cloth.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-TIPS (local 254-526-TIPS). Callers can remain anonymous.

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