CHELMSFORD – Chief Colin Spence reports that the Chelmsford Police Department responded to an armed robbery on Monday morning.

At 2:41 a.m. on Monday, July 31, Chelmsford Police responded to a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at a business at 71 Drum Hill Road. Through an initial investigation, responding officers learned that a man entered the store wearing a black gaiter-style mask, demanded cash and disposable nicotine cartridges, and showed the clerk what appeared to be a handgun.

Chelmsford Police, supported by K-9 Officer David Leo, K-9 Alun, and Lowell Police, searched the immediate area but were unable to locate a suspect.

The suspect is described as a male about 6 feet tall. At the time of the robbery he was wearing all black clothing and gloves.

The Chelmsford Police investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Department at 978-256-2521.