NEWS RELEASE
Date: August 4, 2020
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 20-99
On August 3, 2020 at approximately 9:45p.m. Hamden Police responded to Go On Gas, 144 Arch Street on the report of an armed robbery.
Investigation revealed that the owner was confronted by an individual, described as a black male, 20’s, short stature, wearing dark-colored clothing. The gunman grabbed the victim “by the shirt”, while removing a firearm from his waistband. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
The gunman was last observed fleeing on foot, towards Fairview Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Marks of the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4050.