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6/7/2023 - 6/7/23 - Robbery Arrest

Hamden Police - News Release

DATE: 06/07/2023

CONTACT: Acting Chief of Police Timothy F. Wydra

PHONE: 203-230-4015

PIO #: 23-032

Arrest – Robbery – Hamden

On June 5, 2023, Hamden Police Detectives took a 17-year-old Hamden resident into custody and charged him with two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st degree. The 17-year-old juvenile was transported to Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court.

These charges were the result of a lengthy investigation into 2 separate Robberies which occurred in December 2022. The first incident occurred on December 22, 2022, at approximately 9:45 pm. Hamden Police Officers investigated a report of an armed robbery on Quentin Street.

The complainant stated that he had been in contact with a male on Facebook Marketplace and made arrangements to purchase a vehicle from him. When the complainant met at the specified location, he was approached by two males wearing ski masks and carrying handguns.

The suspects took the victim’s cash and a backpack containing personal documents. No one was injured during the incident.

The second incident occurred on December 24, 2022, at approximately 1:06 pm. Hamden Police Officers responded to a street robbery involving a firearm on Moulton Street. The complainant stated that he had been in contact with a male on Facebook Marketplace and made arrangements to purchase a vehicle from him. When the complainant met at the specified location, he was approached by two males wearing masks with one carrying a handgun. The suspects took the victim’s cash, wallet, and cell phone. No one was injured during the incident.

The arrest made in these 2 Robbery incidents was the result of Detective Shawn Nutcher’s exceptional and diligent investigative work. I would like to commend him and the other Detectives who worked on these investigations.

REMINDER:

The Hamden Police Department would like to remind the community of some very important crime prevention safety tips regarding these types of transactions:

• Understand that some seller profiles or listings on social media may be fraudulent
• Meet in a public place, preferably well-lit and with security cameras
• Have someone with you during any sale transactions
• Do not carry large amounts of cash or any other valuables on your person
• If you sense trouble, leave the area as quick as possible.
• If you are robbed, make personal safety your number one priority. Money and property can be replaced. Please contact the Hamden Police Department by dialing 9-1-1 or calling 203-230-4000.