WHPD Probes Wednesday Night Liquor Store Robbery

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local police are investigating the hold-up of a West Hartford liquor store Wednesday night in which a suspect displayed a gun and made off with some cash.

According to a statement issued by West Hartford police late Thursday morning, an armed robbery was reported at about 8:55 p.m. at the Fairlawn Package Store, 101 Park Road.

Police said the robbery was called in by an employee of the store.

Responding officers set up a perimeter around the store, but it was believed the suspect had already fled the scene, according to the WHPD.

Police said the employee reported a suspect displayed a black handgun and threatened the person, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.

According to police, the suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, of average height and build.

Police said he was last seen wearing a black jacket and a black ski mask and was believed to have left the area in a gold-colored sedan.

The WHPD said the sedan may have had a damaged rear passenger side window.

The victim in this incident was not injured, police said.

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department through the WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969 / whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.