The Portland Police Department has confirmed that ten commercial robberies have taken place since the end of July 2019. They are:
7/28/ – Eyes on Rosemont, 152 Middle Street,
8/4/ – Maine Oyster Company, 38 Portland Street,
8/5/ – Maine Juice Company, 29 Spring Street,
8/7/ – Wallace James Clothing, 112 High Street,
8/13 – Boda, 671 Congress Street,
8/13/ – Little Tap House, 109 High Street,
8/15/ – Leavitt & Sons Deli, 200 Kennebec Street, (correction)
8/16/ – Toni’s Touch, 26 Forest Avenue,
8/17/ – LB Kitchen, 249 Congress Street, (formerly FIGA) and
8/17/ – LIO Restaurant, 3 Spring Street.
While there are similarities in these crimes, it is too early to conclude they are related. Detectives are actively pursuing investigative leads and we will try to provide additional information tomorrow wrote Lt. Robert Martin in an email to mhn.com.