1/12/2021 - 1/12/21-Carjacking - Helen Street
NEWS RELEASE
Date: January 12, 2021
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 21-07
On January 12, 2021 at 5:49a.m. Hamden Police responded to a Helen Street residence on the report of a carjacking.
The 26 year-old victim stated that he was “warming up” his motor vehicle, when a black BMW pulled alongside. Two males exited the vehicle and approached him. One of the males approached the driver’s side door and pointed a firearm at him. The other male searched the vehicle. The victim’s vehicle, wallet and cell phone were stolen. There were no reported injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4000.