Rochester police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a violent armed robbery that occurred on the city's northeast side. The incident took place on Saturday night, July 4, 2026, specifically around 9:40 p.m. The suspect is wanted for stealing a vehicle at gunpoint, and no individuals have been taken into custody as of the latest report. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to a delayed robbery call on Portland Avenue. Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, a 39-year-old man. The victim reported that he had parked his 2009 Volkswagen Jetta outside a business and briefly entered the establishment. Upon his return, he discovered that a suspect was sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. The suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a firearm and stole the car, fleeing the scene southbound on Portland Avenue. Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured during the confrontation. The Rochester Police Department has not released specific details regarding the suspect's physical description or the make and model of the stolen vehicle in the initial report. Authorities emphasize that the suspect remains at large and poses a potential danger to the public. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, seen the stolen vehicle, or has information regarding the suspect's whereabouts to come forward immediately. Residents with any relevant information are asked to contact the Rochester Police Department by calling 911. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are reviewing available evidence to locate and arrest the individual responsible for the armed robbery.