Ansonia Business Robbed At Gunpoint

Police are searching for three men who robbed the XtraMart at 180 Wakelee Ave. Monday.

According to police, two men entered to store around 7:20 p.m. One man pointed a gun at the cashier while the other jumped over the counter to steal cash and cigarettes.

The two men ran from the store and headed west on Church Street.

A third man was seen running with the duo, police said.

The trio got into a black Chevy Trailblazer and fled.

One suspect is described as a black male. He was wearing a gray, hoodie sweatshirt.

The second suspect was wearing a black jacket. There was no word on his race.

There is no description of the third suspect.

The robbers left with $500 cash, several cigarette packages and a gold bracelet.

Anyone with information on the robbery should call the Ansonia Police Department at 203 – 735-1885.

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