NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Newport News Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery on Monday, July 1. The incident occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. at the Farm Fresh located on the 300 block of Chatham Drive.
According to the store owner, a female suspect bypassed all points of sale with several grocery items. When confronted, she struck an employee before fleeing the scene in a black or navy blue four-door crossover vehicle.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or details of the incident is urged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com. Tipsters may remain anonymous, are not required to testify in court, and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500 for information leading to an arrest.