VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 20A504642

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Christopher Pilner                     

STATION: St. Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 12/1/20 at approximately  2115

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Orleans

VIOLATION: Armed Robbery

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 12/1/20 at approximately 2121 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Family Dollar located on Main Street in Orleans. During the initial investigation it was learned that at approximately 2115 hours an individual entered the Family Dollar, displayed a weapon and demanded money. The individual was described as a thin white male approximately six feet tall and was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and black pants. The male’s face was concealed by a black facemask. The male left the store with an undisclosed amount of money and was seen traveling on foot towards South Ave. None of the Family Dollar employees were injured during the robbery. Anyone who was in that area during that time and may have witnessed the robbery is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 334-8881.