The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5 in North Branford at the. Cumberland Farms.
According to the North Branford Police, a man walked into the store located at 2090 Foxon Road, pulled a knife and jumped the counter, and held the knife to an employee's neck while demanding money.
The suspect is described as a white male 5-foot-9, 180 pounds who was wearing a black and white hooded jacket, a black and blue backpack, and dark-colored pants.
The clerk was able to fight the suspect off and he fled in an unknown direction, police said.
The victim did not sustain any injuries in this incident.
If you or anyone you know witnessed this incident or has information that can assist the North Branford Police Department, you are urged to call 203-484-2703, or the North Branford anonymous tip line at 203-484-2201.
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