Newington Police Investigate Armed Robbery

NEWINGTON, CT — Police are investigating following the robbery of a convenience store Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the call regarding an armed man who entered the Gas Man at 476 Fenn Road and demanded cash and cigarettes from the store clerk.

The suspect is accused of slapping the store clerk, resulting in minor injuries. The suspect was described as wearing a black jacket with fur on the hood, black pants and a blue mask.

The man fled and left the scene in the backseat of a waiting white SUV with an unknown driver.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Newington Police Department at (860) 666-8445.