Lieutenant R. Desena, Watertown Police Department - Press Information Office

On 08-30-00 at approximately 8:31 p.m. Watertown Police Department patrol personnel  responded to a reported attempted strong-arm robbery at the Country Stand Farm Market, 931 Litchfield Road, Watertown. Upon arriving at the closed for business Country Stand Farm Market, patrol personnel were advised by market management that a short time earlier, they had discovered two individuals, who's descriptions follow, attempting to steal money from the front counter area of the market within the establishment..

Composite Sketch of Watertown’s unknown suspect #1 in Market Burglary crime

These two individuals fled on foot outside of the store after being confronted by market personnel. These two individuals, who obtained no currency nor merchandise during this incident,  ran outside towards Litchfield Road, and left the scene in a vehicle that was only described as being large, dark in color, and either a large van or a sports utility vehicle. It is believed by investigators that there was a third subject waiting within this getaway vehicle for the other two individuals involved in the commission of this particular crime. It was believed this vehicle fled the scene in a southerly direction on Litchfield Road.

Subject number one who was observed in the store was described as being a young, Hispanic male, possibly in his mid teens, wearing a beige colored baseball cap, who was bare chested, with t-shirt wrapped around his neck, with short, dark hair, being short in stature, and of average weight.

Subject number two, who was also observed in the store, answered to the name of "Jose", and was described as being an Hispanic male, with a dark mustache, at least 6' tall or taller, with a dark complexion. This subject was dressed in dark clothing, had a medium build, and was approximately 19 or 20 years of age, with a pronounced accent, while being heavier set and weighing 180 to 190 lbs.

Any citizens having information as to the identity of either subjects involved in this crime, or any individuals who may have seen any suspicious occurrences or vehicle in or about the area of the Country Stand Farm Market, which is located south of the intersection of Plungis and Litchfield Roads, and is also situation north on Litchfield Road from Ledgewood Road, are asked to call the Watertown Police Department Investigative Services Unit at 860-945-5200 or Water/Oak Crime Stoppers at 860-945-9940. All calls will be kept confidential, with monetary rewards to be given by Water/Oak Crime Stoppers for any viable information that leads to the identity of the

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