Surveillance Pics Released In Darien Gas Station Robbery: Update

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department released two surveillance photos of the suspect who robbed the Gulf gas station in the 1000 block on the Post Road in Darien at gunpoint on Friday night, Oct. 26. (See above)

No injuries were reported, and police did not disclose how much money the robber stole during the 8:30 p.m. heist.

According to police, based on witness descriptions and the above photos, the suspect is described as:

• Medium to dark skinned male
• 5'10"-6' Tall
• Medium Build
• Wearing a black "North Face" Jacket with Fur Trim
• Black Pants
• Black face covering
• Black handgun displayed

"It was reported by the station attendant that a black male wearing a black mask over his face, black pants, and a black jacket had entered the store through the front door," wrote Darien police in a statement. "He approached the attendant and displayed a black handgun, telling the attendant to move and that he wanted money. The attendant opened the register, at which point he backed away as the suspect began to take the cash from the drawer. A witness who had been leaving the store as the suspect entered was interviewed, corroborating the story as given by the attendant. Responding officers canvassed the area and were unable to locate the suspect. A State Police K9 responded to the scene to attempt to track the suspect, but was unable to locate the male.

"The suspect is seen leaving the store through the front door and running East," according to police.

Anyone with information on the suspect or incident is urged to contact the Darein Police Detective Division at 203-662-5330.

Surveillance photos via Darien Police Department

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