ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) — Ansonia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday night, authorities said.

According to police, two suspects entered the Main Street Shell Station around 11:15 p.m. A suspect armed with a handgun threatened the store clerk before stealing cash and cigars from the store.

The clerk was unharmed, and the suspect fled the area in a black Chevy.

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Police said the suspect was described as a Black man about 5’10.” He was wearing a black zipped jacket and a light-colored surgical mask.

  • Photograph of the armed suspect. Ansonia PD
  • Photograph of the armed suspect. Ansonia PD
  • Photograph of the armed suspect. Ansonia PD
  • Photograph of the armed suspect. Ansonia PD
  • Photograph of the second suspect (Ansonia PD)

Shortly after the robbery, police found an unoccupied stolen black Chevy in the area, which was identified as the suspect’s vehicle. It was towed back to the Ansonia Police Department impound and processed for evidence.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Ansonia police at 203-735-1885.