Attempted Citgo robbery in Fairfield

12:44am--#Fairfield CT--Police respond to a panic alarm at the Citgo station at the Post Road.  There was an apparent robbery attempt but it does not sound as if they made off with any money.  The suspect told the clerk he put a bomb in the trash.  The suspect in his mid 20s wore a mask.  He fled south on South Pine Creek Road.  Police have just begun their investigation.

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Grill Indoors Causes High CO Readings

7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--A gas grill located in apartment four at 1035 Fairfield Avenue, a six story condo unit was the cause of high carbon monoxide levels.   Ladder 11 reported high readings of 3500 parts per million in two apartments.  When the levels rose to 4500 parts per million the fire department requested the Health Department to the scene but they did not show because they are not on call tonight.  Fire fighters turned off the stove and ventilated the complex.  Special thanks to Garth Trotto in helping compile this report.

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Assault outside the library

5:57pm--#Stratford CT--A "young woman" as described on the police scanner has a facial laceration after being assaulted by "Jammal" while outside the library on 2203 Main Street.  A knife was displayed.  The suspect took off on a blue bicycle towards the Baldwin Center on West Broad Street.  Police are investigating and looking for him.

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