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5/8/2023 - 5/8/23 - Three Robberies

Hamden Police - News Release

DATE: 05/08/2023

CONTACT: Sgt. Angela Vey-Public Information Officer

PHONE: 203-230-3767

PIO #: 23-22

Robbery – 1349 Dixwell Avenue

On 05/05/23, at about 8:27 pm, Hamden Police Officers were dispatched to the parking lot located at 1349 Dixwell Ave. A bus driver for one of the Yale Shuttle buses told Officers that he was approached by a large white male subject, who brandished a firearm and demanded the personal property from the victim. After taking the victim’s property, the suspect then fled on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, possibly in his 40’s, and over 6 feet tall. A North Haven Police K-9 Unit responded and assisted with a search for the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Robert O’Neill at 203-230-4000.

Robbery – 4204 Whitney Avenue

On 05/06/23 at approximately 12:22 am, Hamden Police Officers were dispatched to a street robbery located in the area of 4204 Whitney Avenue. HPD Dispatch advised that the victim reported being robbed by a subject operating a dark colored sedan. HPD Patrol Units arrived in the area of 4204 Whitney Ave and began canvassing in an attempt to locate the suspect vehicle but were unable to locate it at this time. The victim(s) told Officers they were walking north bound on Whitney Avenue when they were approached by a vehicle. The victim(s) reported that the operator was a male who brandished a firearm and demanded their property. The victim(s) stated that they handed over some of their property and the suspect fled on Whitney Avenue. This incident is being turned over to the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000.

Robbery – 3540 Whitney Avenue

On 05/06/23 at approximately 3:23 pm Hamden Police Officers responded to 3540 Whitney Avenue, Bottoms Up Liquor Store, in reference to a Robbery with a Firearm. Officers spoke with the victim who reported that a short time earlier an unknown male entered the business and brandished a firearm and demanded cash from the store clerk. After completing the robbery, the suspect fled the scene in a dark colored motor vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Andrew Lipford at 203-230-4000.