Masked Man Robs Store At Gunpoint: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — Police are investigating after a masked man robbed Family Dollar, located at 1245 Dixwell Avenue, at gunpoint on Thursday night. The robbery occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said that investigation revealed that an individual, described as a white male, wearing a ski mask and hooded sweatshirt entered the store and went behind the counter. He then “pulled out” a handgun and pointed it at a clerk, while demanding money, according to Smith.

The man removed the cash register and fled toward a vehicle that was parked in a rear lot, according to Smith. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen and there were no reported injuries, Smith said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. John Marks of the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4050. To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Surveillance photo via the Hamden Police Department