Crime & Safety
Robbery Being Investigated In Rochester
The Circle-K on Gonic Road was robbed early Thursday morning by a suspect armed with a hammer.

ROCHESTER, NH — On Thursday April 9, 2020, around 4:05 a.m., Rochester police responded to Gonic Road, the Irving Circle K, for a report of a robbery. It was reported an average sized white male entered the store with a hammer and demanded money before leaving the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident.
The male was described as wearing a multi-colored Mexican style blanket, with dark hooded sweatshirt underneath, and dark sunglasses.
Police conducted a K9 search, however were not able to locate the suspect.
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Police are asking that anyone who may have any information pertaining to the robbery contact them at 603-330-7128. You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.