The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, April 11, 1996               TAG: 9604100246
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN              PAGE: 08   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   24 lines

CRIME LINE - SUFFOLK

Suffolk police seek help to find the persons responsible for a number of robberies.

On March 22 and 23, the area of East Washington Street, Pinner Street and Bank Street was plagued by five robberies.

Most of the victims were older men and women. The suspects were described as black males, 17 to 20 years old, 5-foot 7-inches to 5-foot 10-inches tall, 145 pounds, with dark complexions, and wearing some type of hat and displaying a small handgun.

If you have information about those responsible for these robberies, call Suffolk Crime Line at 539-1222.

Information leading to an arrest may receive a cash reward up to $1,000.

When calling Crime Line, you do not have to give your name. Nor must you testify in court on the information you provide. by CNB