NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - Newport News police are asking for public assistance identifying a man who robbed a 7-Eleven on May 14.

According to officials, the man shoplifted from the business before returning, armed with a brick, around 2:17 a.m. He then demanded products from the clerks, which prompted them to hide in the back room of the business. The suspect then attempted to break into the room with the brick before giving up, according to information provided by police. The suspect stole several packs of cigarettes on his way out.

Police provided this surveillance image.

Based on victim descriptions of the suspect, police said he is a light-skinned Black male about five-foot-six to five-foot-eight inches tall, 150-170 pounds, and he reportedly has no teeth.

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