MANSFIELD, CT – State police are investigating an armed robbery at the Citgo gas station around noon Saturday.

At 12:05 p.m., Troop C responded to the gas station at 9 Stafford Road for a report of an armed robbery. The suspect displayed a long-barreled revolver, demanded all cash from the clerk and left the station on foot with about $700 in cash, state police said.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a slim build and 20 to 30 years old. He is wearing a royal blue hoodie with a Champion logo, black sweatpants, gloves and a mask over his face, state police said.

The suspect was last seen traveling south on RT 32 in the area of ​​Pleasant Valley Road. A bloodhound trail led to Pleasant Valley Road, but nothing was found, state police said.

A witness described a gray Ford pickup truck, possibly an F-150 four-door, with a loud exhaust driving out of the area at a high rate of speed in an unknown direction, state police said. Anyone who sees a person or vehicle matching that description should not approach or engage them, but should immediately call 911 and report the incident to police, state police said.

The Eastern District Criminal Investigation Division has taken over this investigation. Anyone with information that may assist in this case is asked to contact Detective Christopher Sackett at 860-896-3272 or via email at [email protected].

All information received remains confidential, reference case no. 2400303316.

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