PORTSMOUTH POLICE SEARCH FOR ROBBERY SUSPECT
UPDATE: 7/25/2023
Detectives have arrested 62-year-old James Alfonso Henry Jr., he is charged with three counts of Robbery, three counts of Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, three counts of Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, three counts of Wearing a Mask in Public, and one count Possession of Cocaine.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
PORTSMOUTH, VA — Investigators are searching for a male suspect who robbed three businesses. The suspect appears to be a 50 to 60 year-old man, approximately 5'10–6'0", and 150–170 lbs.
On July 22, 2023, around 4:16 a.m., a male suspect entered the 7-Eleven located at 725 London Street and robbed the location with a rusty revolver. He was seen wearing a white bucket hat, a black T-shirt with blue sleeves, dark blue jean shorts, black tennis shoes, and a black face mask.
Later that day at approximately 3:10 p.m. the suspect entered the Smoke Shack business located at 627 High Street and robbed it with a silver revolver. The suspect was seen wearing dark sunglasses, an orange facemask, a yellow T-shirt, a black vest with hood attached, dark blue jean shorts, bright yellow socks, and red/burgundy Puma shoes with white accents.
Then on July 24, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m. the suspect entered the Jimmy Johns at 341 High Street and robbed the business with a rusty revolver. The suspect was seen wearing a white bucket hat, a white T-shirt and orange pants, dark sunglasses, and an orange facemask.
We urge those with information about the suspect to contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at www.portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their names or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.
