QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Quincy are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who allegedly robbed a waitress at Friendly’s on Sunday night.

Authorities say the suspect entered the restaurant on Hancock Street at around 8 p.m. and approached the teenage waitress. The suspect allegedly asked the waitress to lead her to the restroom, stating she was partially blind.

When they got to the bathroom, the suspect pulled out a black knife and demanded money from the waitress, according to police. They said the suspect fled the restaurant on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

Witnesses told police that the suspect appeared to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Police described the suspect as a white female, with a medium build and dark hair. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket and a pink t-shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Quincy police.

7News has learned that the waitress robbed by the suspect has since quit her job.

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