Augusta Police Seek Help Identifying Pharmacy Robbery Suspect

Augusta Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a pharmacy robbery at Shaw's Supermarket. The robbery happened just before 12:30 today when a male suspect handed over a note demanding Oxycontin.

Police say the note was threatening in nature however the suspect did not display a weapon. The clerk handed over the medication and the suspect fled on foot. A police K-9 tracked the suspect but couldn't find him. No one was injured in the incident.

In a press release today, Augusta police said they believe this man is also responsible for a pharmacy robbery at the same location on November 11th. He's described as a white male subject in his 20's, 6 feet tall with brown hair, wearing a green Carhartt-style jacket.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Augusta Police Department at 207-626-2370.