Rite Aid robbed in north Spokane

Ofc. Teresa Fuller, 509.835.4568, tfuller@spokanepolice.org


Friday, May 13, 2016 at 7:06 a.m.


Spokane Police is investigating the Robbery of Rite Aid on Spokane’s north Side. The incident occurred early Friday morning. The suspect entered the business and demanded medications and fled on foot. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.

This morning, 05/13/2016, just before 2:33 am, Spokane Police received a report of a Robbery at the Rite Aid located in the 5800 block of N. Division St. The suspect entered the business and demanded medications from the pharmacist. The suspect fled east bound on foot from the store with an undisclosed amount of pills.

Officers arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial call. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, mid 20’s, approximately 5 feet 11 inches – 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing a dark sweatshirt, dark baseball cap and dark jeans.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.



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