Suspect in Vernon Armed Robbery Attempt Surrenders

A Vernon man turned himself in to police Thursday morning after learning of a warrant for his arrest related to an armed robbery attempt in November.

Lee B. Colt, 28, of 175 Union Street, is charged with one count of criminal attempt to commit first-degree robbery. He was arraigned Thursday in Rockville Superior Court.

The arrest warrant charges that on Nov. 19, 2015 at approximately noon, Colt walked into the 7-Eleven store at 180 Union Street with his face concealed and armed with a box cutter knife. Colt threatened the clerk behind the counter and demanded money.

The clerk did not comply, and Colt fled the store.

Photo courtesy of Vernon Police Department