On Sunday, June 11, 2017, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the Capitol Petro Mart at 2770 South Syene Road for an armed robbery. The suspect entered the store and indicated he was armed with a handgun. The suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Fitchburg Police Department K9 Unit assisted in searching for the suspect.
The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, approximately 5’8” with a slender build.
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. The investigation is open and there is no further information to release at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can:
- Call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300
- Call Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014
- Text a tip, with the keyword “Fitchburg” to 847411
Case Number: 17-8449
Prepared by: Sergeant Dan Varriale