On December 18, 2014 at approximately 6:45 pm, Burlington Police received a report of a robbery in progress at the Lakeside Pharmacy on Pearl Street in Burlington. Officers responded to the scene, arriving within minutes and began an investigation. The suspect was described as a White Male, 5’10”, Medium Build, Dark Shorts, Red Hooded “Gap” Sweatshirt, Surgical Mask, Ski Goggles, and a Santa-Claus Hat.
This individual entered the store, approached the pharmacy counter and indicated that they had a weapon while demanding opiates. The staff surrendered opiates to the individual, who subsequently fled on Pearl Street and then into the surrounding neighborhood. A track by a police canine developed some avenues of investigation but did not locate the individual. A full inventory of the type of drugs obtained and their quantity is still being conducted. No injuries were reported and no weapon was observed.
Still images from the store surveillance are attached for reference, and any individual with information regarding this incident is asked to call Burlington Police or Crime Stoppers.
