Suspicious Man Walks Into Baptist Church in New London

Police are looking for the man linked to a suspicious incident that happened at a Baptist church in New London last week. 

During the Friday service at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church on Blackhall Street, a man wearing a brown sweater walked into the church and remained in the rear, holding a blue coat, New London police said.

When the man was approached by two church members, he stated, "I see you brought back-up," before he left the church on foot up Blackhall Street towards William Street, according to police.

While no weapon was brandished, it was reported that a noticeable "bulge" was observed in the area of the man's back belt line, police said. 

The man is described as being between the ages of 55 and 60, 6 feet tall and up to 160 pounds with short gray hair and a thin mustache.

Police ask that residents report any suspicious activity to the New London Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the unknown male in question is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department's Communications Center at (860) 447-5269 ext. 0 or anonymous information can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

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