Crime & Safety

Newington Attempted Robbery Investigated

A handgun was displayed at a store.

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NEWINGTON, CT — An attempted armed robbery at the Newington Walmart is being investigated Tuesday.

A firearm was displayed when loss prevention officers tried to stop a man and a woman from leaving the store in the afternoon, according to WTNH.

They fled northbound on Route 5/15.

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