Armed Robbery at Minibees

Close to lunch time, Minibees, next to Mack Molding, was held up by knife point on Monday, Dec. 14. The thief removed the cash register, getting some cash before dropping it to the side walk. The register is destroyed and it is unknown how much cash was taken. There is good information and strong leads in the capture of this individual. 

Donations to help the owners of Minibees replace the cash and register can be dropped off at the Cavendish Town Office during normal business hours. 

Below is the press release from the Vermont State Police

SPECIAL POST: ARMED ROBBERY AT MINIBEES IN CAVENDISH

Below is the press release from the Vermont State Police regarding the armed robbery which took place this morning, Dec. 14. 

Vermont State Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Cavendish General Store at approximately 1140 hours.  A lone male suspect entered the store and held a knife to the cash register attendant, demanding cash from the register.  The attendant was unable to get the drawer open and a second worker from the store appeared from the rear of the store and intervened.  A struggle ensued in which the intervening attendant struck the suspect in the arm with a machete.  The suspect took the cash register and fled from the store on foot.  The register was dropped in the parking lot and the suspect was seen by an eyewitness driving away in a vehicle bearing VT registration GGD960.  The vehicle is a '05 Tan Volkswagon Jetta.

Neither victim was injured during the incident.  The suspect is not believed to have suffered significant injuries.  The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5'9 – 5’10, with a medium build.  He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, winter coat (possibly blue and white), and a black baseball cap.

Police searched the surrounding area but have not located the vehicle at this time.  Video surveillance from the store is not available to the media at the time of this press release.  If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the VSP Rockingham Barracks at 802-875-2112.