MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2023
CONTACT: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
Meridian Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Suspect in Armed Robbery
MERIDIAN- The Meridian Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred today, March 2, 2023 at a pharmacy on the 1500 block of Fairview Ave.
At approximately 2:52pm, the suspect entered the business and jumped over the pharmacy counter stealing several prescription medications before fleeing on foot. Officers quickly began searching for the suspect but were unable to locate him. He is described as being a white male in his late twenties (20) to early thirties (30) wearing a red Nike hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Nobody was injured during the robbery. Chief Joseph Elementary School was put into hall check while an area search was conducted.
If you recognize the suspect or have any information, please contact the Meridian Police Department Tip line at 208-895-3362 or email
[email protected]. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 208-343-COPS. The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this investigation.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 143 police officers and 43 professional staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
