Panda Express robbery suspect sought

Published 10:24 am Thursday, September 17, 2015

Police are looking for a man who robbed the Panda Express on Western Branch Boulevard in Churchland on Wednesday.

Chesapeake police say the restaurant was robbed at about 10 p.m. by a man with a handgun, who approached an employee outside the business. The suspect forced the employee back inside, demanded and received money and then fled.

No injuries were reported.

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The suspect is described as a black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a mask, a brown shirt and pants of an unknown color.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Line at 1-888-Lock-U-Up. Callers do not have to give their names or appear in court. If information leads to an arrest, the tipster could qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.