PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WVEC) — Portsmouth Police detectives are investigating two robberies that occurred at separate 7-Elevens Sunday morning.
Police received a call at 2:50 a.m. of a robbery at 1811 Effingham Street.
A man used a note to tell the employee he was robbing the store, police said.
The man was given a roll of lottery tickets and left on foot.
Around 3:44 a.m. police were called to another robbery at 3534 Airline Blvd.
At that robbery, a black man — about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches, with a medium build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, white mask, blue jeans and black shoes — had a firearm.
The man took the employee's wallet and left on foot.
No one was injured in both incidents, and police are still investigating.
If you have any information about this or any crime in the City of Portsmouth, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can submit tips at www.portsmouthcrimeline.com.
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