Suspect in armed robbery at Premium Outlets in custody

Gulfport Police have arrested a suspect in an armed robbery at Premium Outlets.

43-year-old Michael Shun Schaffran was arrested Sunday afternoon. He is charged with armed robbery. His bond is set at $250,000.

Police were called to the outlet mall about 6:18 p.m. Tuesday about the armed robbery.

Detectives learned that a suspect, identified as Schaffran, entered the business and pointed a firearm at the victim, then ordered the victim to empty the cash register and place it in his bag. Schaffran then fled. before police arrived.

According to the Harrison County jail docket, Schaffran had been released from jail on Monday morning after posting bond on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge in D’Iberville.

Anyone that has additional information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Schaffran is urged to contact the Gulfport Police at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.