Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2008

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY IN TOLLAND 

   At about 8:45 pm on 3/31/08 a lone white male entered the Tolland Citgo Gas Station located on 128 Merrow Rd, Tolland.

   The male suspect implied that he was armed but a weapon was not displayed. The suspect demanded the money from the cash drawer. The suspect fled from the store on foot to a waiting small sized pickup truck. The suspect entered the passenger side of the vehicle and was driven from the scene.

   The suspect is described as a w hite male, 5’6” - 6’ tall, 180 lbs. wearing Red sweatshirt over a black hooded garment, faded denim jeans, white sneakers, white “Scream” mask with a tongue protruding from the mouth.

   State Police troopers responded to the area. A search of the area was conducted and all police agencies were advised of this robbery.  State Police Major Crime Detectives also responded and have initiated a criminal investigation into this robbery.  

   Below are surveillance photos of the suspect at the robbery-

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   State Police are asking that anyone who may have information pertaining to this robbery is asked to call State Police Troop C at 860-896-3200.

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