Masked Man Robs Bristol Whole Donut: Cops

The robber was wearing a surgical mask and gloves.

Bristol police are investigating a robbery at a donut shop after a man wearing surgical gloves and a mask stole cash on Sunday night.

Police said the man walked into the Whole Donut, at 2 Burlington Ave. in Bristol at 8:14 p.m. on Sunday and told the female cashier, ”I’m going to rob you!”

As he approached the cashier, she ran out the back door and yelled for help. The robber took cash from the register and left through the front door, police said.

Police said two men saw the robber leave, walking north on Burlington Avenue, which is also Route 69, police said.

Bristol Police officers responded, including a K-9 unit, but could not find the robber. 

Police are looking for a 6-foot tall man in his 40s, who weighs between 160 to 165 pounds. 

Witnesses said he has white facial hair and was wearing a dark jacket or hoodie, blue jeans, a surgical mask and blue surgical gloves.

Anyone with information about the robbery should call Officer Osborne at 860-584-3011.

The cashier was unharmed in the theft.
 

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