Crime & Safety
Coventry Police Seek Suspect in Dunkin' Donuts Robbery Attempt
The suspect fled on a mountain bike after failing to make off with any cash.
Coventry Police detectives are attempting to identify and learn the whereabouts of a male suspect who attempted to rob the New London Turnpike Dunkin' Donuts Wednesday.
According to Detective Steve Gabriele, the suspect entered the coffee shop and passed a note to the cashier demanding all the money in the register. When the employee was slow to respond to his demands, the suspect grabbed the note and left the building.
Police describe the man as a 5'7" white male, approximately 35-45 years-old, with short brown and gray hair and glasses.
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Dunkin' Donuts surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a black shirt, black shorts, white socks, and "Crocs". The Dunkin' employee told authorities that the man spoke with a southern accent and left the shop on a mountain bike.
If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact the Coventry Police Department at (401) 826-1100 x826. (Investigator: Detective Steve Gabriele, Case Submission No.: 130195)
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