Ellington Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint

The Ali Food Mart on Route 83 in Ellington was robbed over the weekend.

Just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, police got a call from the owner of the 83 West Road business, also known as the Road Runner Mart, saying the store was robbed by a lone male brandishing a gun.

The suspect demanded cash at gunpoint and left on foot with an undisclosed amount. Police immediately responded and employed a K-9 unit to assist in the search but the suspect was not found.

According to police, the suspect is a white male, dressed in a black hooded sweat shirt, black pants and a white cloth covering his face. He is approximately 5 ft. 8-10 inches tall weighing approximately 170-190 lbs. Police said he carried a "large black handgun."

Eastern District Major Crimes Detectives responded and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Pillsbury at the Troop C barracks in Tolland at 860-896-3200.