State Police Investigate Armed Robbery

Connecticut State Police

STAFFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio)_ Connecticut State Police are investigating a gas station robbery in the Town of Stafford.

A white man around 30 years-of-age entered the Sara Mart Gas Station on West Stafford Road around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday and demanded money from the cashier. State Police say the suspect lifted his New England Patriots hooded sweatshirt to show a silver pistol tucked in his waist band.

The suspect took approximately $200.00 before fleeing on foot where he headed north on Route 32 towards Monson, MA.

Anyone with information on the possible identity of the suspect is asked to contact Eastern District Major Crime - Det. Avery at (860) 896-3233 immediately.