MILFORD, MA — A 34-year-old man was arrested Sunday night following an armed robbery at a gas station on South Main Street.
The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 7:22 p.m. from an employee at Riverside Gas, located at 146 South Main Street, reporting that a masked man wearing a grey shirt had stolen several packs of cigarettes after unsuccessfully attempting to take money from the cash register.
Patrol officers determined the incident was an armed robbery involving a firearm.
At 7:43 p.m., members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau, Milford Police K-9 Unit, Milford Special Operations Team and the Massachusetts State Police K-9 Unit responded to assist in searching for the suspect and the weapon.
At approximately 8:10 p.m., officers located a male matching the description provided by the victim walking on Green Street.
Adam Busuito, of Milford, was placed under arrest following an on-scene investigation.
During an area search, a black Walther P22 6MM BB gun was located behind Honey Dew Donuts at 140 South Main Street.
A discarded black mask and clothing consistent with those worn by the suspect were found by K-9 Titan in a nearby parking lot.
Busuito also had an outstanding warrant for armed robbery out of Boston District Court.
Busuito was held without bail and was scheduled for arraignment at Milford District Court on Monday on charges including robbery, armed and masked; warrant arrest; assault to rob, armed; dangerous weapon, carry; disorderly conduct; disturbing the peace; resist arrest; assault and battery on police officer; attempted larceny; larceny under $1,200; assault with dangerous weapon; threat to commit crime; and trespass.
