(photo by Edwin Folven)

The Beverly Hills Police Department is searching for a male suspect who shot a man in the leg during an alleged robbery at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the 300 block of North Canon Drive.

Officers received a 911 call and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics took the victim to a hospital where he was treated for non life-threatening injuries, police said.

BHPD detectives are investigating the incident and believe the suspect fled in a light colored, four door vehicle that headed south on Canon Drive.

Anyone with information is urged to call the BHPD at (310)285-2125. Anonymous reports can be made by texting BEVHILLSPD followed by the tip to 888777, and by calling Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477.