MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police yesterday cited Michael Maheu, 40, of Ripton, for assault and robbery, in connection with the theft of an unspecified amount of drugs from the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Court Street Extension on Sunday, Dec. 28.
Police allege that it was Maheu who, at around 5 p.m., approached the the pharmacy clerk with a note demanding narcotics. Authorities allege Maheu was wearing a hoodie to partially conceal his face and displayed no weapon, according to authorities. He ran out of the store after being handed some narcotic pills, police said.
Middlebury police anounced the arrest Monday evening through a brief press release. The Independent has asked Middlebury police for more details, which will be published once they are made available.