Police Searching for South Windsor Robbery Suspect

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Police are seeking information about the identity of a man who stole merchandise from a South Windsor store Monday and told employees attempting to stop him he had a gun.

Around 6:30 p.m. Monday, employees of a Buckland Road retail store observed a male attempting to steal several computer tablets. The employees attempted to stop the suspect as he exited the store, at which point the suspect said he had a gun and fled. No weapon was shown, police said.

The suspect is described as a black male, appearing to be in his mid 30s to mid 40s, wearing a black coat, knit hat, yellow shirt and jeans, police said.

The suspect was seen getting into a gray or silver Kia Soul bearing PA registration JHK7252. The vehicle is a rental car and has been spotted in the Hartford area as recently as Tuesday, police said.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to contact South Windsor Police Department Det. Mainieri at 860-648-6219, or South Windsor police at 860-644-2551.

Photos courtesy of South Windsor Police Department