Armed Suspects Sought After Robbery at North Stonington Truck Stop

Troopers from Troop E-Montville responded to the Pilot Truck Stop on I-95, off of exit 93 in North Stonington, for a reported armed robbery.

Upon arrival at approximately 12:54 a.m. Thursday, July 16, troopers secured the area, troopers and K9 teams conducted a search of the area for suspects.

“Troopers determined that two white males entered the rear of the truck stop gas station and approached two employees,” Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said. “One suspect armed with a knife walked behind the counter and demanded money from the register. The second suspect reportedly held up the clerks at gunpoint. Troopers determined that a small amount of cash was taken during the robbery.”

Description of Suspect #1

• White male
• Around 5’10” tall
• 200 lbs.
• Carrying a small rifle
• Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black bandana covering his nose and mouth
• Wearing Black pants, brown colored footwear

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Description of Suspect #2

• White male
• Approximately 6’0 tall
• Thin build
• Carrying a knife
• 140-150 lbs.
• Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt covering the top of his head
• Wearing black high water pants, possible Dickie’s style, and blue sneakers

Vehicle

• Possible black colored SUV/Van-type vehicle

Troopers spoke with victims and witnesses, and seized still photos from the surveillance cameras. Eastern District Major Crime detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this armed robbery, the suspects, or suspect vehicle is asked to call Detectives from the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad at 860-848-6530 or TROOP E at 860-848-6530.

All calls will be kept confidential.