Man Brought Child To Armed Robbery Of Dunkin’ Donuts: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — Police say a man brought a young child with him while he robbed the Dunkin’ Donuts at the Merritt Parkway rest area in Fairfield at gunpoint on Thursday night. The robbery occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Route 15 Southbound rest area in Fairfield, according to Connecticut State Police.

Police said the suspect displayed a black handgun during the robbery while the child stood by the door. They then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. State Police K-9 units arrived on the scene and performed a track that yielded negative results, police said. No one was injured during the robbery, police said.

Witnesses at the scene described the suspect as a black male, approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall, wearing a mask, black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and red sneakers. He was accompanied by a juvenile black male wearing a green coat and tan pants.

Detectives of Western District Major Crimes Squad (WDMCS) were called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Police are asking for help with identifying the suspects.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Troop G-Bridgeport at 1-800-575-6330 or 203-696-2500 in reference to case #1900051366. Calls can be made anonymously.

Photos via Connecticut State Police