LEWISTON — Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a Wednesday morning theft at the Big Apple Convenience Store on Main Street.

At about 4:14 a.m., police said, a man entered the store and approached the counter to make a purchase. When the clerk opened the register, the suspect jumped onto the counter, reached into the register and grabbed an undisclosed amount of money, according to a Lewiston Police statement. The suspect fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, from 5’7″ to 5’9″. He was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the left breast, and black and blue jeans. Also the suspect appeared to have a fresh cut over his right eye and possibly blood on his right hand. (Photo via Lewiston Police Department)

Police said there was no weapon displayed nor threats made.

The suspect is described as a white male, from 5’7″ to 5’9″. He was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the left breast, and black and blue jeans. Also the suspect appeared to have a fresh cut over his right eye and possibly blood on his right hand.

The Lewiston Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact Det. Brian Rose at 207-513- 3001, extension 3309. The watch commander also is available to receive information at extension 3324, 24 hours a day. Information also can be sent via Facebook.

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