Police seek robbery suspects

Published 10:35 pm Monday, December 4, 2017

Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying suspects in a Sunday evening robbery.

Police are seeking a robbery suspect from Sunday evening.

The robbery happened at the Family Dollar in the 800 block of West Constance Road, according to a city press release. It was reported at 10:18 p.m.

Preliminary investigation found that a black male entered the business, implied he had a weapon and took an undetermined amount of money from the register, according to the press release. The suspected fled on foot, accompanied by another male, wearing all gray, who waited outside of the store.

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The suspect is described as having a slim build, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, scruff on his chin, with a royal blue sweatshirt, a black shirt covering his face, a black hat with brown fur on the front, jeans and dark shoes.

No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also submit tips through the free P3 Tips mobile app, by going to www.p3tips.com or by visiting the Suffolk Police Department website at www.suffolkva.us/spd and looking for the Suffolk Crime Line link. Tipsters never have to give their names or appear in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.