Thursday, August 6, 2026

Man Robs Williamsburg CVS Pharmacy

Police are looking for this man, who they say robbed the CVS Pharmacy of narcotics Friday night. (photo courtesy of Williamsburg Police)

Williamsburg Police are investigating after an unidentified white man got away with an unknown amount of narcotics Friday night after revealing a black handgun to the pharmacist at the CVS Pharmacy in the 1600 block of Richmond Road.

Police said the robbery took place around 9:31 p.m. when the suspect approached the pharmacist and asked for narcotics, then lifted his shirt to show the pharmacist a black handgun tucked into the waistband of his pants. The suspect had a goatee and wore a gray baseball cap, light gray hooded jacket with red writing under a black jacket, jeans and tennis shoes. He walked away from the store on foot, but police do not know in what direction he went.

Nobody was hurt, according to a statement released by the Williamsburg Police Department. Anyone with any information on the robbery is encouraged to contact Williamsburg Police at 220-2331 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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