PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Detectives in Portsmouth are asking for the public's help to find a man who allegedly robbed another person at gunpoint on Thursday afternoon.
The robbery happened around 4:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of Ambler Avenue. The victim was not hurt.
Following an investigation, police say 18-year-old Bobby Petty Junior is charged with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Petty also has open warrants for obstruction of justice, which are unrelated to Thursday's robbery.
Petty stands between 5'9" and 5'11" and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds.
Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information about Petty's whereabouts, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit a tip through the P3 Tips app or online at www.portsmouthcrimeline.com. Tipsters remain anonymous and if their information leads to an arrest, they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
