Crime & Safety
Perp Brandishes Handgun During Walgreens Robbery: Cops
WATCH: Concord Regional Crimeline seeks tips from robbery last night with a man wearing a bandana with skull and crossbones.
CONCORD, NH - The Concord Regional Crimeline has issued an alert asking for the public’s help identifying a man who reportedly robbed the Walgreen’s on Loudon Road last night.
According to police, the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. on May 15, 2016. The man was described as white, tall, and skinny, wearing a black bandana across his face. He reportedly flashed a handgun and got away with cash and cigarettes.
Concord Police posted video of the man walking into Walgreens on the department's Facebook site:
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“Police spoke with a store employee who described the suspect as roughly six feet tall and skinny,” according to Lt. Timothy O’Malley, commander of the criminal investigations unit for the department. “He said the suspect was wearing a black jacket, dark colored pants and a dark colored hat. He said the male had black and white bandana (the white portion possibly being some type of skull and crossbones pattern).”
The department posted a second video of the man fleeing the scene:
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man reportedly pointed the gun at the clerk and said, “Give me the money,” according to the report. The suspect allegedly reached into the cash drawer and removed bills. The man reportedly demanded a pack of cigarettes – Marlboro Black 100s – and then fled across Canterbury Road toward Pizza Hut.
“The NH State Police responded in an attempt to track the suspect with a K-9 however they were unable to locate him,” O’Malley noted. “Police believe it is possible the suspect fled in a motor vehicle.”
These screenshots were taken from a security camera at the store.
If you recognize this man, contact the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100, or submit information online to the website at concordregionalcrimeline.com or Txt TIP234 and their message to CRIMES (274637).
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
