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Police search for armed man who robbed Orlando Walmart

ORLANDO, Fla. — An armed man held up a Walmart and stole money early Monday morning, Orlando police said.

The robbery happened at a 24-hour Walmart on Semoran Boulevard just after midnight Monday.

The robber was described as a heavy set man holding a silver revolver, who confronted a store employee and demanded cash, police said.

The man being sought had his face covered during the robbery and witnesses told police he initially took off on foot, but may have had a vehicle waiting nearby.

Police said they are reviewing surveillance video, which has not been released.