Update at 4:10 p.m.
continue their investigation of a theft from Palmer's Jewelers earlier this morning.
According to Sgt. David Emerman, at approximately 9:40 a.m. a lone male entered Palmer’s Jewelers and tried on a gold chain valued at approximately $6,000.
The suspect then ran out of the store with the chain without paying.
The man entered a newer model silver colored SUV with a partial plate of WVT-44 (unknown state), and fled north on Pardee Place.
"The incident was initially reported as a robbery, but no physical force was involved," Emerman stated in a department press release this afternoon.
The suspect is described as a large-build black male, approximately 30-35 years of age, wearing a red hat, black T-shirt and black shorts.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Haven Police Department Detective Division at 203-468-3827, EHPD case #12-9560.
Update at 12 p.m.
East Haven Police at the scene of Palmer's Jewelers confirmed for East Haven Patch that they are, indeed, investigating a robbery that occured there earlier this morning.
No other details were available, as officers declined to comment as they continued their investigative work.
East Haven Patch will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Original Story (Posted 10:20 a.m.)
have confirmed that they are investigating what appears to have been a robbery earlier this morning at .
Although details are few at this time, police did tell East Haven Patch that incident occurred about 9:40 a.m. at the shop, which is at 428 Main Street.
Officers are still on the scene at this time.
East Haven Patch will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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