Armed robbery captured on surveillance in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a business in the 5700 block of Portsmouth Boulevard Friday morning. Police responded to the robbery in Portsmouth around 6:23 a.m.

An employee told police a suspect approached the counter, laid a firearm on it, and demanded cash from the drawer. After receiving the money, the suspect fled on foot.

The incident was captured on the store’s surveillance system, according to police.

Investigators with the Major Crime Unit are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect…

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