For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Sgt. Jason Moffitt or
Investigating Officer Edward Willey
Brewer Police Department
207-989-7001
http://www.brewerpolice.org

Brewer Police Department Seeking Identity of Strong Arm Robbery Suspect
(Photos posted at bottom of page).

Brewer, ME, 8/18/05 – On today’s date at approximately 12:02 p.m., the Brewer Police Department was dispatched to a strong arm robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Marden’s on Wilson Street.

The investigation revealed that a 64 year old Holden man was entering his vehicle when he was assaulted by a white male in his early 20s. The suspect is further described as having short, dark hair, medium build, 5'8"-6'00' tall, wearing dark shorts and a red t-shirt.

The victim struggled with and was assaulted by the suspect. The suspect was able to take a wallet belonging to the victim and fled on foot.

The suspect was picked up by two other white males driving a black, older model, 4 door Ford Escort. The vehicle was last seen traveling eastbound on Wilson Street.
Marden’s security personnel, who were instrumental in the investigation, were able to rapidly identify a person of interest in the investigation through video surveillance footage. Still photos of the suspect have been posted at the bottom of this page.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this person are urged to call the Brewer Police Department at 989-7001 and speak with any officer as soon as possible.

*Note: Higher resolution photos may be available soon.