Store Thefts Being Investigated In Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — State police are investigating two commercial thefts in Tolland.

One took place on April 27 at Tolland Discount Liquors at 227 Merrow Road. At 2 o'clock that morning, the front glass door was smashed in and several items were taken, according to a report.

The second occurred two days earlier at the Mobile station at 56 Merrow Road, state police said. At 1:50 a.m., a black sport utiluty vehicle, possibly at Honda CRV, pulled up the the front of the convenience store, according to a report. A man, described in a report as black and wearing a black mask and black sweatshirt with gray sweatpants, gray sneakers and a black backpack, entered the store, state police said.

The man asked for a carton of cigarettes, and, after the clerk placed them on the counter, he grabbed the smokes and fled the store without paying.

Anyone with information on the thefts can call state police at 860-896-3200.