HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Police Department is seeking information on an armed robbery Friday afternoon at The Thirsty Dawg.
Houlton police Lt. Stephen Nason said that the crime at the business at 9 Florence Ave., which sells craft beer and wine, took place about 1 p.m.
Nason said that an individual who was about 6 feet tall with a slim to medium build in a camouflage jacket, black pants, black mask and wearing black gloves walked into the store, brandished a gun and demanded money. The lieutenant said he could not elaborate on what type of gun it was.
He also said that the individual stole an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled on foot toward Grove Street.
A Maine State Police canine was brought in to track the suspect and followed his trail for a short distance down Bangor Street.
“That is where the trail ended,” said Nason. “We believe he got into a vehicle there.”
Police are reviewing video surveillance from businesses in the area of Bangor Street to see if they captured any images of the suspect.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call Houlton police at 532-2287.