The has released a composite sketch of a robbery suspect in hopes of generating leads in its investigation.

The incident happened about 10 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the DoubleTree hotel on Bush River Road. A male suspect approached a woman in the hotel’s parking lot and, after a struggle, took her purse. The suspect then drove away in a dark SUV.

The purse contained a smartphone, credit cards and several hundred dollars in cash.

 Anyone with information about this case should contact the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department at 803-785-8230 or Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC. Anonymous tips can be submitted at www.lexingtonsheriff.com.