A 32-year-old man, reported by police to be homeless, was arrested this past Monday after an attempted robbery at a post office on Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine, authorities have stated. In an incident occurring approximately at 6:30 p.m., the man, now identified as Jacobie Jefferson, demanded that a clerk open the register and threatened to use a firearm, though it is undisclosed whether he possessed one. According to NECN, after the clerk's refusal to comply with his demands, Jefferson left the premises, issuing additional threats.
Following a swift police response, Jefferson was located in Deering Oaks Park, an area sometimes used as a makeshift encampment by the homeless, as per The Maine Wire. He was apprehended and now faces several charges, including robbery, criminal threatening, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, indecent conduct, and violating conditions of release. Additionally, it was confirmed that Jefferson had an outstanding arrest warrant related to a failure to appear in court.
The Cumberland County Jail is currently holding Jefferson, however, no information pertaining to bail or forthcoming court dates has been released to the public. Local police encourage anyone with relevant information to contribute to the case and to do so by calling the dedicated number at 207-874-8575 or submit tips via text by sending the keyword PPDME and their message to 847411.
