Crime & Safety

Robbery Suspect Sought By Bridgeport Police: VIDEO

The suspect "has committed several robberies this week in the Ogden Street and Park Street area," according to police. Watch The video.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Bridgeport Police Robbery Squad is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who has committed several robberies in the Ogden and Park street areas over the past week.

"A firearm was used in one of the robberies," wrote police in a statement.

Below is surveillance video of the suspect, who can be seen wearing a distinct dark color "NIKE" hooded sweatshirt with a large white square on the front and back, with the black "Nike" logo on the front. The video was posted to the department's YouTube page.

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The suspect is described as a light-brown skin male, who stands 5'5"-5'9" tall. Anyone with information regarding the robberies or suspect, is urged to contact Bridgeport Police Detective Vincent Lariccia at vincent.lariccia@bridgeportct.gov, or (203) 581-5229. TIP Line: (203) 576-TIPS (8477)

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