Two Charged In Jan. 12 Armed Robbery At Berlin Gas Station: Police

BERLIN, CT — Local police say a Massachusetts man and a juvenile have been extradited to the state in connection with a Jan. 12 armed robbery at a Berlin gas station.

According to the Berlin Police Department, Andre Oliveira De Paula, 22, of Millis, Mass., was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and accessory to first-degree robbery.

Meanwhile, a 17-year-old juvenile suspect from Massachusetts has been charged with first-degree robbery.

Police said De Paula is being held on $1 million bond while the juvenile is being detained in a Connecticut Juvenile Detention Center.

According to the BPD, the incident happened on Jan. 12 at about 12:01 a.m. at the Citgo Gas Station on 1289 Farmington Ave., Berlin.

"After an extensive investigation, the Berlin Police Investigations Division obtained arrest warrants for the two involved individuals, who were arrested and extradited from Massachusetts for charges related to the Berlin armed robbery," wrote the BPD.

In addition, police said, the duo has been linked to additional armed robberies in Manchester, Fairfield, and North Haven.

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