Staff reports 5:34 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:33 am
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ROCHESTER - Police are on the lookout today for both a suspect and a person of interest in the robbery of a woman in the parking lot of the Milton Road Hannaford's in Rochester Monday evening.
The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. when police say a suspect approached a female in the parking lot of the store and demanded her purse before fleeing on foot.
No weapon was involved.
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| This is a surveillance image of a person of interest police are looking to talk to about the incident. |
The suspect is described as a white male, 6-foot tall with a stocky build and scruffy facial hair. He was last seen wearing a tan "beanie" style hat, dark pants, and a dark jacket possibly with a red stripe on the side.
Rochester Police were assisted on scene by New Hampshire State Police who conducted a canine track which was unsuccessful. Police are also asking for the public's assistance in locating a male as a person of interest from previous incidents at the store.
The Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information about this crime or any other information regarding this incident to call the Rochester Police Department at 330-7128. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.