Bridgeport police are searching for the hooded robber who ripped off a hair salon Thursday evening and may also be responsible for trying to rob a convenience store earlier that evening.
According to police, a man carrying a plastic bag entered Another Level Hair Salon at 2436 Main Street in Bridgeport around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He took money from the store owner and stole a customer’s purse.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the hair salon, then running away with the bag in tow minutes later.
Authorities are investigating to determine whether the suspect was also responsible for trying to rob Uptown News & Variety at 4200 Main Street just half an hour earlier.
Police said a hooded suspect walked into the store holding a plastic grocery bag and carrying a gun. It’s not clear whether the gun was real or imitation, according to police.
When the robber demanded money, the store clerk shouted for the business owner and the suspect fled, police said.
Both incidents are under investigation and police are working to determine whether they’re connected.
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Anyone with information is urged to call Bridgeport police Det. Art Calvao at 203-581-5240.
