Crime & Safety
Display Case With Knives Stolen From Vernon Gas Station Store
Vernon police are looking for a man who took knives that were for sale at a local store.
VERNON, CT — A thief is at large after taking knives that were for sale at a gas station convenience store, police said.
The incident took place at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
A man wearing a bight two-tone blue shirt, a black baseball cap and dark-colored jeans entered the Shell gas station on Route 30 and stole approximately 20 knives, along with the display case they were in, police said.
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He then fled the scene in what appeared to be a dark-colored Nissan sedan that is missing its front bumper, police said.
The man and getaway car were captured on store surveillance cameras.
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Anyone recognizing the man or car or has any information regarding the incident, can contact VPD Officer Andre Lisee at 860-872-9126 x2006.
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