Armed Robbery Suspect Sought By Hamden and Branford Police

BRANFORD, CT — Branford Police are searching for Johnny Doward, 55, of Victor Drive in New Haven, who is wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at a local motel, police said.

Branford Police hold an active arrest warrant for Doward for first-degree robbery and second-degree larceny with a $250,000 court-set bond, police said. This is in connection with a March 9, armed robbery of a local motel in Branford, police said.

Hamden Police also hold their own active arrest warrant for Doward for another armed robbery of a Hamden motel, police said. This Hamden robbery took place on March 16 and the Court Set Bond for this arrest warrant is $250,000 as well, police said.

Johnny Doward is a black male, approximately 5'6" tall, police said. He was wearing a black zip up hoodie, black knit hat, red puma sneakers and glasses at the time of the Branford robbery, police said.

Anyone having information on Doward’s whereabouts is asked to call Branford Police at (203)481-4241. Anyone calling has the option to remain anonymous.