DERBY — Vermont State Police are investigating an incident where an unknown male allegedly brandished and pointed a handgun at another person earlier this month.
The incident took place on September 6, at approximately 4:25 p.m. on US Route 5 in Derby. According to police reports, the suspect pointed the firearm in a threatening manner before leaving the scene in an unknown direction.
Authorities describe the suspect as a Caucasian male in his 20s, with a thin frame and dirty blonde hair. He is estimated to be between 5’6″ and 5’8″ tall and was noted to have facial acne. The suspect reportedly left the scene in a red Nissan Rogue with New Hampshire license plates.
State Police have released a photo today of an unidentified female witness to the event. While she is not wanted for any crimes, investigators consider her a key witness and are seeking to identify her. Police later confirmed she was identified.
The Vermont State Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.
As the investigation is ongoing, no further details have been released at this time.
