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Police Investigating Unity Robbery


UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  Police are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect from a robbery in Unity.

On Christmas Eve, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says employees at the Family Dollar Store in Unity called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report a robbery.

Employees reported the suspect to be a white male, about 5’8″ with a thin build and wearing dark clothes.  He also had his face covered with a mask.  Employees told police the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register.  The suspect then made off with some cash.

Police say detectives are continuing to investigate and no arrests have been made.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office at (207) 338-2040.

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