At 4:50 a.m., troopers from Troop I - Bethany responded to the rest area in North Haven for a reported robbery.
The suspect walked into the Dunkin' Donuts and demanded money from the employees, state police said. He then assaulted an employee, causing minor injuries, state police said.
The suspect was a black man in his 20s, and was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and sneakers with red soles, police said.
After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Anyone with any information regarding the robbery, or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Trooper Gray at Troop I at 203-393-4200 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. All calls and texts will remain confidential.
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