Armed Bandit Robs Haddam Gas Station

A man armed with a knife-type weapon robbed a Haddam gas station late Tuesday, according to Connecticut State Police.

Police said that at about 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Troopers from Troop F-Westbrook responded to the Tylerville Mobil Mart at 1598 Saybrook Rd. in the town of Haddam for a reported armed robbery.

Upon arriving at the Mobil Mart, troopers secured the scene, searched the area for the suspect with the assistance of a State Police K-9 team and initiated an investigation. The Central District Major Crime Squad responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

The lone suspect is described as a white male, mid-20s, wearing jeans, a dirty white T-shirt and a dark colored ski mask covering his face. The male suspect was armed with a knife-type weapon. The suspect fled from the scene on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

There were no reported injuries.

Anybody with information about this incident is asked to contact Troop F in Westbrook at 860-399-2100 or Det. Nolting at 860-685-8191. All calls will be kept confidential.