Harrison Thorp
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 7:29 am
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ROCHESTER - The young man police say robbed a Rite Aid store on Monday evening will likely be charged with a felony upon his arrest.
Unarmed robbery is a Class D felony, according to Rochester Police Capt. Gary Boudreau.
Boudreau said he shoved a female store clerk as she confronted him at the Wakefield Street drug store after watching him toss various items into a bag he’d brought into the store with him.
Police say he fled in a vehicle parked at a nearby business.
The store clerk was not injured in the incident, Boudreau added.
The suspect is described as a white male, 18-21 years old, 5-foot-6, with a slight build, unshaven face and dark hair. He was last seen wearing a maroon T-shirt and plaid shorts, police said.
Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, to contact Officer Flathers at 330-7128. You 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 might be offered for information that leads to an arrest.