NEWS RELEASE
Date: April 5, 2021
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 21-49
On March 28, 2021 at approximately 11:30p.m. Hamden Police responded to US 1 Petrol, 1290 Dixwell Avenue on the report of an unwanted person.
Investigation revealed that an individual, described as a male, wearing black clothing, entered the store and punched the 63-year-old clerk in the head “more than 15 times.” The victim refused medical attention. The suspect was last observed walking northbound on Dixwell Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Jinett Marte of the Hamden Police Department Patrol Division at (203) 230-4030.
Click on link below to see video of assault. Warning graphic violent content.
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