Manchester Police Investigating Pharmacy Robbery

MANCHESTER, N.H.-   On April 22, 2013 at approximately 0445 hours, Officers of the Manchester Police Department responded to CVS Pharmacy located at 271 Mammoth Road for a reported armed robbery that had occurred at that location.  Upon their arrival, officers learned that the suspect claimed to be armed with a handgun and displayed what appeared to be the grip of pistol while demanding prescription medication from the clerk.  He eventually fled the store with an undetermined amount of prescription medication.

The suspect was described to be a white male with a medium build, between 5-5” and 5-8” with a small amount of facial hair around his mouth.  He was last seen wearing a dark grey hooded sweatshirt, jeans, a ski mask, tan boots and a backpack.  He reportedly fled the immediate area on foot.

The investigation into the incident is on-going.  Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711 Ext. 5508 or Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040.