Two businesses robbed on Route 5 in Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There have been two commercial robberies this week on Route 5 in Wallingford, according to police.

Armed gas station robbery under investigation in Southington

On Nov. 8, a suspect wearing a camouflage jacket and ski mask made off with cash from the register at Checkers, police said. An arrest was not made on the scene.

On Nov. 13, a suspect wearing a light colored Carhatt jacket, a hoodie underneath and a facemask threatened the clerk at Valero with a handgun and made off with cash from the register as well. An arrest was also not made on scene.

Police are unaware of if the incidents are related.

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