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The incident happened at about 4:50 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 14, in New London County at the Petro Max gas station in Griswold, located at 136 Preston Road, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said Michael Riegel, a resident of Preston in New London County, was arrested on Tuesday, April 5.
Riegel was accused of entering the gas station with his face covered with a mask, displaying a handgun, and demanding money from the clerk.
Riegel then took the money and fled the scene in a gold sedan with no plates, authorities reported.
State Police identified Riegel as the suspect in the robbery after an investigation, police said.
Police said Riegel is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree larceny.
Riegel's bond was set at $150,000, authorities reported.
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