Two Men Still At Large After Alleged Assault, Theft From Orient Express

Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, walked into the Orient Express convenience store, 92 Truman St., and demanded money, New London Deputy Chief Peter Reichard said.

The alleged robbery took place around 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30.

“The clerk initially refused and was assaulted by one of the masked men until she turned over the money,” Reichard said via a press release.

The two men allegedly stole a large sum of money and fled on foot northbound on Truman Street. The police used a K9 in attempts to track the suspects but lost the scent in the area of Hope and Hempstead Streets.

The store clerk received non-life threatening injuries and was treated at the L&M hospital.

Police are looking for two darked skinned Hispanic or black males, 25-30 years old, wearing dark hooded clothing and a mask. They may have left the area driving a black or dark colored vehicle.

The case is under investigation. The New London Police Department can be reached at 860-447-5269.

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