Suspect flees armed robbery at Advance America in Niles By: Kate Luce As deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect fled. According to the police, witnesses to the scene describe the suspect as a black male, approximately 5’9” with a slim build. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants, and a face covering. The suspect did display a handgun and demanded money, and it is unknown how much was taken. The suspect fled the scene in a black SUV, westbound on Bell Road. The robbery is still under investigation by the Berrien County Detective Bureau at this time.