Washington robberies under investigation

Published 1:10 pm Monday, June 5, 2023

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The Washington Police Department is investigating multiple robberies involving the same suspect over the weekend.  On Sunday, June 4, the Speedway at 600 W. 15th was robbed.  At 5:38 a.m., a black male entered the store wearing a black hoodie, white mask and kaki pants.  He produced a note demanding money or he would shoot the clerk.

On Monday, June 5 the Speedway located at 1308 Carolina Ave. was also robbed.  At 2:46 a.m., a black male wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and a black facemask entered the store and produced a note demanding money or he would shoot the clerk.  The suspect fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Anyone with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Washington Police Department at 252-946-1444 or the Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at 252-974-6400.