Newport News, VA – On Wednesday at 6 a.m., Newport News Police Department received a report of a robbery at the 7-Eleven located on the 700 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. According to the store employee, a male suspect entered the store, went behind the counter, and physically confronted the employee before stealing multiple packs of cigarettes and a lighter.
The individual then exited the establishment, and his direction of travel is currently unknown. The suspect is described as a Black male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with a light or tan brim, a camouflage sweatshirt, black pants, and black New Balance shoes with white soles.
Authorities are seeking assistance from the public to identify this individual. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or through an online tip submission at P3Tips.com.