Authorities in Guthrie County are investigating the alleged attempted robbery Monday evening of a bar in Jamaica. According to the Sheriff’s report, Tommy Jo Schuermann, the owner of Tojo’s Bar at 408 Main. Street, said a tall, thin white male with facial hair, black glasses with diamond in-lays on the sides, walked into the bar sometime before 8:10-p.m., and allegedly said he was there to rob the bar, and that it “wasn’t a joke.” The suspect then demanded $100 to get his 11-month-old-daughter from a drug dealer. He told Scheuermann he didn’t want to shoot her [Schuermann], but made movements as if he was reaching for a weapon.

During the incident, a customer came in to pick up his order and witnessed the demands for money and the threats to shoot Scheuerman. Shortly after the customer came in, the suspect ran out without getting any money. He took off to the east and entered the back seat of a red, 2010-to 2012 model year four-door Chevy Malibu, parked near the corner of Van Nest and 2nd streets by the Methodist Church. The car then took off northbound.

The suspect was further described as wearing a ball cap, black jacket, and dark clothing. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 641-747-2214.