At 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Redmond police responded to a store near the 16000 block of Redmond Way when an employee called to report they felt threatened.

A white male who was 5-feet-10-inches tall, in his mid-20s with brown hair and an athletic/stocky build had entered the store and left behind items that resembled Ku Klux Klan items.

An employee and the store owner reported that he came into the store and offered to sell some clothes. The store purchased some articles from the customer. After exhibiting some suspicious behavior, the man left the store and the staff noted that he left another bag behind. After looking through it, they found a white robe, white hood with eye holes and a loose rope — all of which appeared to be items similar to those worn by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The store owner, who is black, believes this was a threat to herself.

According to a Redmond Police Department (RPD) press release, the department is taking this incident very seriously, immediately starting a thorough investigation.

The release states that the robe has two patches on the back that resemble the “Blood Drop” symbol associated with the KKK.

“We are not aware of other incidents, but as a precaution, we have increased patrols in the area and are engaging closely with store employees,” the RPD release states.

Police are currently attempting to identify the harassment suspect, depicted in the sketch.

If anyone have information that may help with this investigation or believe they know the identity of this man, contact Det. Natalie D’Amico at (425) 556-2669 or nldamico@redmond.gov.RPD will release updates when appropriate.