Police Seek Armed Man who Robbed Walgreens, Stole Oxycontin

Police are seeking the public's help in apprehending a suspect who robbed the Walgreens on East Main Street in Meriden Thursday.

On Oct. 3 at about 3:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to 825 E. Main St., Walgreens, for a report of a robbery. Employees reported that a white male walked into the store and demanded Oxycontin, according to the report.

The male suspect who was at the pharmacy lifted his shirt revealing a handgun in his waistband. The male was then given an undisclosed amount of Oxycontin. The male then fled the store on foot, police say.

The suspect was described as a white male, about 6’ 0" tall, medium build, and grey hair. The male was wearing a blue baseball hat with a white insignia on the front, a dark colored possibly blue long sleeve shirt, and blue jeans.

There were no reported injuries.

Anyone who can help to identify this suspect is asked to call the Meriden Police Dept. 203-630-6201 or Det. Eisner at 203-630-6260.