PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection to armed robberies that occurred on Portsmouth Boulevard and Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth, according to the Portsmouth Police Department.
Ryan McClain, 43, has been charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of use or display of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Portsmouth Police seeking public’s assistance in identifying armed robbery suspect
The robberies happened in the 4700 block of Portsmouth Boulevard on Feb. 26 and in the 1500 block of Airline Boulevard on Dec. 15, 2025 respectively. Employees told authorities that McClain took out a revolver and demanded money after bringing merchandise to the checkout counter.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757-393-8536…