Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Somers Pharmacy
The incident took place at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
Connecticut State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Somers Pharmacy at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
According to police, a white or Hispanic male entered the pharmacy and demanded prescription medication from the pharmacist. The man displayed a firearm.
He then fled the drug store, driving a vehicle described as a newer, maroon Buick Lacrosse or similar style vehicle.
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male who is who is approximately 5’10” tall and 220 pounds. He was dressed in all black, including a mask. The suspect’s black jacket had distinctive black and white stripes on the collar, waistband, and wristbands.
On Sunday, a CVS Pharmacy in Enfield was robbed, and Connecticut State Police Lt. J. Paul Vance said that police are looking at both incidents to see if there are any relative similarities.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed this robbery is asked to contact Det. Hoague from Troop C at 860-896-3200.
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