Press Release, North Branford Police Department

On Monday September 5 at 6:25 p.m., the North Branford Police Department (NBPD) received a 911 call reporting an attempted robbery at 2090 Foxon Road (Cumberland Farms).

Officers from NBPD responded to the scene, but the suspect fled in a dark colored sedan prior to their arrival. The clerk reported a white male, who was armed with a knife, jumped behind the counter and held the knife to her neck, demanding money. The suspect is described as a white male 5'9" to 5'11" weighing approximately 180 pounds.

The suspect was wearing a black and white hooded jacket, a black and blue backpack and dark colored pants The clerk was able to fight the suspect off and he fled in an unknown direction at this time. The victim did not sustain any injuries in this incident. The North Branford Detective Bureau responded to the scene and will be continuing this investigation.

If you or anyone you know witness this incident or has information which can assist NBPD, you are urged to call (203) 484-2703 or the NBPD anonymous tip line at (203) 484-2201.