Man Tried to Break Into Oxford Business Via Drive-Thru Window

Oxford, CT - The Oxford Resident Trooper’s Office and Oxford Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Double R Inc. Mobil Convenience Store located at 1 Oxford Road.
Oxford officers are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

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On June 25 at 1:31 a.m. officers from Oxford Police responded to a reported burglar alarm at the Double R. Inc. Mobil Convenience Store.

Upon his arrival officers found damage, consistent with the use of a prying-type tool, to the drive-thru window, State Police said. Officers searched the area but did not locate any suspects.

Video surveillance footage revealed the suspect was a white male, with a dark beard wearing a dark color baseball hat, dark color t-shirt, light color shorts, white socks, and low hiker/work boot-type shoes. The suspect also had a white piece of clothing/fabric around his neck.

The suspect appeared to have walked from the Seymour town line, across Mountain Road towards the Double R Inc. Mobil Convenience Store before attempting to enter the convenience store through the drive-thru window, State Police said.

Anyone with information, or who may have information, regarding the attempted burglary or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Officer Gugliotti at the Oxford Resident State Trooper's Office 203-888-4353, Connecticut State Police Troop A-Southbury 203-267-2200 or text TIP711 to 274637. All calls will remain confidential.