BREWER, Maine — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who was armed, went into the Circle K store on North Main Street early Tuesday and demanded cash, according to Brewer Public Safety Director Jason Moffitt.
The incident was reported at 12:41 a.m. at the 304 North Main St. convenience store. The suspect is described as a white woman wearing dark pants and a dark colored jacket.
“Responding officers learned that a female suspect had displayed a weapon and demanded cash, which was turned over by the clerk,” Moffitt said in a news release. “The suspect left the store and fled the area on foot.”
Police are releasing no additional details about the incident, including what type of weapon was allegedly used.
A Maine State Police dog unit was called in to assist Brewer police with the search for the woman.
A store manager Tuesday declined to talk to reporters about the robbery.
Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to call the Brewer Police Department at 989-7001.