Have You Seen Him? Manchester Police Seek Tips On Armed Robbery Suspect

(Surveillance photos of the suspect in the CVS robbery. Courtesy Manchester Township police)

Manchester Township police are still searching for a man who displayed a handgun during a robbery at the Whiting CVS Pharmacy on Monday.

The man entered the CVS on Route 530 at Schoolhouse Road about 5:30 p.m. on Monday and walked up to the cashier, demanding money, Capt. Lisa Parker said Wednesday afternoon in a news release. The man pulled out of his jacket what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at the cashier when he was questioned about the money. When the cashier handed the suspect the cash, he left the CVS and headed toward Schoolhouse Road on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male with a white/silver beard and darker-colored mustache. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, red shirt, and a plaid jacket. He is believed to weigh between 220 to 240 pounds and is between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-11.

Manchester Township Police Detective Chris Hemhauser, Detective Craig Beaulieu and Patrolman Brian Volk are investigating. Also responding to the scene to assist with the investigation were the K-9 and CSI units from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was shaken up but did not sustain any injury.

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact Manchester Township Police at 732-657-6111. Anonymous tips can be submitted by clicking the “Tip Line” link at www.ManchesterPoliceNJ.com.

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