Masked Man Tries to Rob New London Store at Gunpoint

Police are searching for the man who tried to rob a New London convenience store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.

Authorities said a masked man armed with a semi-automatic handgun entered the DB Mart at 268 Bank Street around 4 a.m. and demanded money.

He ordered two customers to get down on the floor and threatened to shoot the store employee, who refused to open the cash register at first, according to police.

Police said the suspect couldn't get the register open and left the store, removing his mask as he walked out.

The would-be robber is described as standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 210-220 pounds. He has a shaved head and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue sweatpants and a gray backpack, according to police.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call New London police at 860-442-4444. Calls will remain confidential.

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