Robbery In McDonald’s Parking Lot Investigated: Middletown Police

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Police are investigating after a person was robbed in the McDonald’s parking lot Saturday while meeting to conduct an online transaction.

Police responded to the McDonald’s parking lot at 611 South Main Street in Middletown around 4 p.m. on Aug. 20 on the report of an armed robbery.

“Upon arrival officers were able to confirm two parties were meeting to buy item(s) that were listed for sale online,” police wrote in a post on Facebook. “The suspect pointed what is believed to be a firearm at the victim and demanded the item(s). The victim complied and was uninjured during the confrontation.”

The suspect was described as a heavyset man who was wearing a gray hoodie and dark shorts. The suspect left the scene in what police said appears to be light-colored Nissan sedan bearing a Massachusetts registration plate.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the Middletown Police Department at 860-638-4000 and reference case number 22-40315.

“We would like to remind anyone who is purchasing online items in person to do so in front of or inside of the Middletown Police Department, we have 24hr video surveillance,” police wrote. “Be Smart, Be Safe.”