News

Police investigate robbery at Walgreens in Portland

Photo: Portland PD


PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Police in Portland are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a robbery at a Walgreens on Congress Street.

Officers responded to the store around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday. Police say a man approached the cashier and demanded money, then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He was last seen fleeing in the direction of Hampshire Street.

The suspect is a white male with facial hair. He was wearing a bright yellow jacket with reflective striping and a tan baseball hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Latest Headlines

8 minutes ago in Local

Five People Arrested in Months-Long Midcoast Drug Trafficking Investigation

Fresh

The Maine State Police Tactical Team was brought in to help make the arrests.

50 minutes ago in Local

Seach of home in Waterboro linked to investigation by police in California

Fresh

Detectives from California are involved in an ongoing investigation centered around a home in Waterboro.

51 minutes ago in Local

Maine GOP leaders call out Mills administration for response to MaineCare audit

Fresh

Maine Republicans are pushing back against the response from the Mills administration to an inquiry by the federal government after a watchdog group uncovered $45 million in improper payments made to autism support services.

17 hours ago in Local

Connecticut Woman Dead, Maine Man Charged with Murder Following Shooting Near Sugarloaf

The victim died at Maine Medical Center in Portland

1 day ago in Local

Deputies Say Alcohol, Speed Involved in Standish Crash

The crash remains under investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.