Bridgeport Man Accused Of Robbing Bank In Shelton: Police

SHELTON, CT — A 52-year-old Bridgeport man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday's robbery at a People's United Bank in Shelton, according to authorities.

Shawn Fardy was arrested Wednesday near his home, after Shelton police had received an anonymous tip by someone who recognized Fardy and his vehicle from surveillance photos in media reports.

"Detectives canvassed Fardy's last known address in Bridgeport and located the vehicle parked on a side street," Shelton police said in a statement. "Fardy was inside the vehicle as well. After Detectives interviewed Fardy he was taken into custody and transported to the Shelton Police Department."

Fardy was charged with third-degree robbery and fourth-degree larceny.

He is being held in lieu of bail of $100,000, and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on Thursday.

Shelton police reminds the public that the charges in the case are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.