Business Robbery Investigation

On December 29, 2019, approximately 8:35 p.m., Newport News police were dispatched to the H&H Food Mart convenience store, located at 35th Street and Madison Avenue, in reference to a robbery.

On scene, the clerk advised an unknown male entered the establishment, produced a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. As the clerk opened the register, the man grabbed cash and ran out of the store. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium complexion, between 5-foot-10 and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a black jacket with a hood up.

Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation is asked to call the anonymous Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers may remain completely anonymous, are never required to testify in court and could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.