CT State Police looking for man who robbed Route 6 store

CT State Police are reporting that they are in search of a man who robbed the 7-11 convenience store at 380 Route 6 in Andover, CT this afternoon (Oct. 3). Photo source: CT State Police

CT State Police are reporting that they are in search of a man who robbed the 7-11 convenience store at 380 Route 6 in Andover, CT today (Oct. 3).

Police say what they are calling an armed robbery was reported at 2:27 p.m. They are considering it an armed robbery because the perpetrator implied he had a gun.

The suspect is described as having “light skin” – since only his hands are visible in the photo. He was wearing a black, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt and covered his face with black material. He was also wearing black pants and black sneakers with two white stripes.

Police also described the suspect as between 5’6” and 5’8” and weighing about 145 lbs.

According to the report, the suspect “entered the 7-11 implying he had a handgun, demanded cash from the register, and cigarettes.  The subject left the store on foot headed north on Route 6.” The report also states that it is unknown whether the robber had a vehicle nearby.

Anyone with information that might assist the police in their investigation is asked to call the State Police at 860-537-7500 and refer to case number CFS12-00563163.

Posted October 3, 2012

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