Date of Release:   October 25, 2009

Reference:   Attempted Armed Robbery

During the afternoon of October 25, 2009, a lone male subject entered the Subway sandwich shop located at 29 Vaughn Mall. The male passed a note to the clerk demanding the money from the register. Although no weapon was displayed, the male acknowledged that he had a gun.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’8” to 5’10” with a medium build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses and a light colored scarf. He was also wearing yellow colored gloves at the time of the incident. The male was unsuccessful in obtaining money and after running from the store, he ran down the Vaughn Mall towards Hanover Street.

Anyone with any further information about this or any other crime is asked to call the  Portsmouth Police Bureau of Investigative Services at 603-436-2511, or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199 or 207-439-1199, or via their website, www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org