York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office seeks information on AutoZone robbery

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a robbery that took place at around 8:56 p.m. Sept. 24.

According to a press release, the robbery took place at the AutoZone location in the 2800 block of Hampton Highway.

Witnesses reported the suspect displayed a handgun and robbed the employees of an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a dark-colored fishing hat, a fake beard, black gloves and a gray long-sleeve sweatshirt with a white T-shirt underneath.

Witnesses report that the suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction on a bicycle. No one was injured in the incident, according to the report.

Anyone with information on the suspect or this crime is asked to call the Crime Line at 888-562-5887.

J.D. Diggs is the sheriff of the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office and has served in the position since 1999. The sheriff's office's jurisdiction covers the city of Poquoson and York County. Specialized units in the office include crime prevention, a forensic unit and D.A.R.E. The administrative offices are on Goodwin Neck Road.

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