Portsmouth Police Search for Suspect in Convenience Store Armed Robbery

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Portsmouth Police Department is actively searching for an unidentified suspect in connection with an armed robbery that took place at a local convenience store on Friday afternoon.

According to official reports, police officers responded to a distress call at approximately 2:30 PM on April 10, 2026. Investigators determined that a male suspect entered the business, approached the counter, and brandished a firearm at the store clerk. The suspect demanded money from the cash register and subsequently fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No injuries were reported during the incident, authorities confirmed. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the store and surrounding commercial businesses. The suspect is described as a male wearing dark clothing, a face mask, and a hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery or the suspect's identity is urged to contact the Portsmouth Police Department directly or submit an anonymous tip through the local Crime Line. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.