An employee of a Wendy’s in New Haven was hit the head with a gun during an attempted robbery on Sunday night and police said they are trying to identify the culprits.
Officers responded to Wendy’s at 75 Whalley Ave. just after 9:30 p.m. and the employees said two males wearing ski masks went into the restaurant, followed an employee to the register and one started hitting the employee in the head with a gun.
The other also had a gun and pointed it at the employee, according to police.
One of the males tried to open the register, but ran when they couldn’t get it open.
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Police said staff were treated for minor injuries.
Police ask anyone who saw the incident or has information should call detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department's anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
