Executive Summary
- Police responded to an armed robbery at BD Foodmart & Deli on Whalley Avenue in New Haven.
- The suspect brandished a handgun and stole approximately $1,800 in cash and cigarettes.
- Authorities are searching for a male suspect described as wearing a black ski mask with the tag still attached.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store on Whalley Avenue, according to law enforcement officials.
Officers responded to the BD Foodmart & Deli at approximately 7:14 p.m. after receiving reports of the incident. According to the police report, the robbery took place shortly before their arrival, around 7:10 p.m.
A store clerk told authorities that a Black male entered the business brandishing a black handgun. The suspect demanded that cash from the register be placed into a bag. The individual then fled the store on foot, taking an undisclosed amount of cash and boxes of cigarettes. Authorities estimate the total value of the stolen items at approximately $1,800.
Witnesses described the suspect as standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a black ski mask with the tag still attached, a black hoodie, a gray undershirt, black sweatpants, grayish shoes, and gloves.
Investigative Outlook
The investigation is currently ongoing as detectives work to identify the suspect based on the detailed physical description provided. Given the use of a firearm during the commission of the crime, law enforcement treats this as a significant public safety matter, likely prioritizing the review of surveillance footage from the convenience store and surrounding businesses. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
