The WHPD is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect who committed an armed robbery which occurred on 2/6/2010 at approximately 4PM at the Saw Mill News convenience store located at 319 York St.

A lone gunman entered the store and displayed a handgun.  The gunman ordered the clerk to handover the money from the cash register.  The clerk complied and was then ordered by the gunman to lie down in a backroom before he fled the scene.  The gunman left with an undisclosed amount of cash.  The clerk was not injured.

The gunman was described as a Hispanic male, medium complexion, unshaven, approximately 5'8-5'9 believed to be in his 30's-40's.  He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and white sneakers.  He displayed a large black semi-automatic weapon. 

Anyone who recognizes the individual or who has any information is asked to contact the West Haven Police Department at 203-937-3900.

(Pictures above are from the above Saw Mill News robbery)

 ** Also, the WHPD is investigating an additional armed robbery which occurred today 2/12/2010 at approximately 1:25 PM.  The Detective Bureau is possibly linking the above individual to today's robbery as certain features match; however, it is not conclusive as of this time. (Awaiting photograph enhancement).

In this robbery, a gunman entered the Dream Hair Salon located at 697 Campbell Ave.  A light skinned black male, approximately 5'8, 170 lbs wearing a dark knit hat, black pants and a dark colored jacket entered the salon.  The suspect displayed a black/silver handgun and forced the four women located inside the salon into a back room before leaving with an unknown amount of cash.  None of the women were injured. 

The suspect then took car keys to a vehicle belonging to one of the victim's and fled in it.  Sgt. Martin Garcia stated the stolen vehicle is a 4 Door Silver/Gray Honda Accord bearing CT 244-XKR.  The suspect(s) in these two robberies is/are considered armed and dangerous. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Haven Police Department at 203-937-3900.