4/3/2020 - 4/3/20-Armed Robbery - Shell Food Mart - 1994 Whitney Avenue
NEWS RELEASE
Date: April 3, 2020
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 20-44
On April 3, 2020 at approximately 2:00a.m. Hamden Police responded to Shell Food Mart, 1994 Whitney Avenue on the report of an armed robbery.
Investigation revealed that an individual, described as a white or “light-skinned” male, 5’2”, thin build, wearing a face mask, entered the store holding a “shotgun style firearm.” The male pointed the firearm at the clerk, while demanding money. He subsequently fled on foot, southbound on Whitney Avenue, with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last observed entering a gray Nissan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at (203) 230-4000.
Officer Keron Bryce conducted the initial investigation.