7-Eleven robbed in Newport News; police search for suspect

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Newport News are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery of a 7-Eleven on Wednesday, police said.

Around 6 a.m., police responded to the report of a robbery in the 700 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. A store employee said that a male entered the business, walked behind the sales counter and “placed his hands on the employee” before stealing several packs of cigarettes and a light.

The suspect is described as around 5’8″ to 5’10” inches in height and 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat with a light or tan color brim, a camouflage pattern sweatshirt, black pants and black New Balance shoes with white soles.

If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting www.P3tips.com and submitting a tip.

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