Police seek suspect, stolen vehicle

Published 9:56 pm Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Suffolk police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that took place Wednesday morning, as well as locating the vehicle stolen during the attack.

The robbery occurred about 6 a.m. at 1017 N. Main St. The 22-year-old male victim suffered a stab wound to his neck and was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment.

His injury is not thought to be life-threatening.

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The suspect is described as a black male, age 19 to 22, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a muscular build and wearing braids and a green T-shirt.

The stolen vehicle is a white, 1997 Plymouth minivan with Virginia plates XCX-7352.

Anyone who has information is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers to Crime Line never have to give their names or appear in court, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.