2 Overnight Robberies In New Haven Target Man, Gas Station

NEW HAVEN, CT — Authorities are investigating after a man and a gas station were targeted in two overnight robberies in New Haven.

Shortly before 3:20 a.m. Saturday, New Haven police officers were flagged down in the area of Ferry Street and Grand Avenue by a man who claimed he was robbed. As he talked to police, the victim pointed to the suspect's vehicle leaving a nearby parking lot, authorities said.

Officers followed the car and attempted to stop it, but police said the driver continued to flee. After authorities deployed stop sticks in the area of Rossette and Arthur streets, multiple juveniles exited the car and fled on foot, police said.

Eventually, four juveniles — two girls and two boys — were apprehended by police and charged, according to authorities. It's unclear what charges they face.

Around 4 a.m. Saturday, police said a Mobil gas station at 200 Sargent Drive was robbed by a man carrying a shotgun. Authorities said the clerk gave the suspect cash before the suspect fled in a stolen black Kia Sportage.

Police said the suspect was last seen wearing a red hooding, black pants, a black mask, white shoes and green gloves.

Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or has information about the suspect should contact police at 203-946-6304 or submit an anonymous tip to 866-888-TIPS.