Crime & Safety

VIDEO: Berlin Police Seek ID of Suspected Gas Station Robber

Police hope you'll recognize the suspect who they believe robbed the same station twice in five days and contact them.

The Berlin Police Department is investigating two armed robberies at a Shell Gas Station that investigators believe were committed by the same individual.

On Thursday, July 23 at approximately 5:33 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 28 at approximately 10:37 a.m. the Shell Gas Station, located at 1376 Berlin Turnpike in Berlin was robbed by a man who was wearing a sweatshirt and baseball cap and displayed a handgun.

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The individual is described as a white male, five-feet-eight to five-feet–ten inches tall with a stocky build, approximately 250 pounds. He is described as being between 35 and 45 years old with dark hair.

In the video, the man is seen wearing a baseball cap with a Coors beer logo.

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Police said that in both incidents, the suspect parked a vehicle to the north of the store and ran to and from that vehicle. A silver sedan was reported in the second incident.

Anyone recognizing the individual is asked to contact the Berlin Police Department at 860-828-7080.

Photos and video courtesy of Berlin Police Department.


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