PORTSMOUTH POLICE SEARCH FOR UNKNOWN ROBBERY SUSPECT

PORTSMOUTH, VA — On May 10, 2022, officers responded to the 3400 block of George Washington Highway for a reported armed robbery. An unknown suspect entered the Family Dollar store armed with a black rusty handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of money. He fled the scene on foot, and no injuries were reported. The suspect was seen wearing a blue skull camouflage jacket, grey sweatpants, red boxer briefs, tan boots, and a black and white mask.

Those with information about this individual are urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 757–393–8536. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or use the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app. You can also submit information to the Portsmouth Crime Line Website at www.p3tips.com. 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, they may be eligible for the recovery of up to $1000.