Milton Road convenience store robbed at knifepoint

A surveillance image shows the Lil' Mart robbery in progress. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Police are on the lookout for a knife-wielding suspect who robbed the Milton Road Lil’ Mart last night.

Police say the on-duty clerk at the 174 Milton Road convenience store reported that a male subject came into the store with a knife in hand.  The suspect was described as being a white male between 5’7’’-5’10’’ tall and weighing 100-140 pounds.  He was wearing dark pants, a dark shirt, tan boots, and light colored gloves.  The suspect was wearing a hunter orange mask which covered his entire head.

The suspect went behind the counter of the store and started removing cigarette packs, according to a Rochester Police press release. He was then chased out of the store by the clerk. The suspect fled northbound on Milton Road with an undetermined amount of cigarettes.

The Rochester Police K-9 Unit responded to the scene to track the suspect, but the search was unsuccessful. 

This crime remains under investigation by the Rochester Police Department.  Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at 330-7127. 

Calls can also be made to the Rochester Crimeline at 335-6500. All calls to the Rochester Crimeline will remain confidential and rewards may be given for information leading to an arrest.  You can also text the Rochester Crimeline at Crimes (274637) in the body of the text, simply write TEXT4CASH followed by your tip.