Police Searching for Tuesday Morning Gas Station Armed Robbery Suspect

by Charlie Dwyer

MONVILLE, CT (POLICE BLOTTER) – On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 4:19 AM, Troop E troopers responded to a reported armed robbery at the Best Way/Citgo gas station, located at 37 Norwich-Westerly Road, in the Town of Preston.

Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that at approximately 4:17 AM, a black male, wearing a dark colored jacket, arrived on foot and entered the store. The male displayed a handgun and demanded money from the store clerk. After approximately one minute, the male fled on foot, and was last seen running eastbound on Norwich-Westerly Road.

Anyone who recognizes the individual depicted in the surveillance images or observed the suspect in the area is asked to contact Detective Justin Clachrie at (860)848-6532.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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