Staff reports 5:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 5:28 am

The suspect escaped despite the efforts of a K-9 unit who searched the area. (Courtesy image)

ROCHESTER - A Rochester pharmacy was robbed on Monday, the lone suspect escaping with an undisclosed amount of narcotics.

Police responded around 7:10 p.m. to Care Pharmacy at 161 South Main St and learned from witnesses that a man entered the store, ran to the pharmacy area and fled on foot with the drugs.

No weapon was shown, and no one was injured in the incident. The male suspect was wearing camouflage clothing including a camouflage mask.

A Rochester K-9 unit tracked the suspect, but was not able to locate the suspect who is thought to have left in a vehicle in the vicinity.

Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, to call Det. Flathers at 603-330-7128. You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Rochester Crime Line will pay up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.