Armed Street Robbery Investigated In Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — Police are investigating an armed street robbery that occurred in Hamden over the weekend. At about 12:15 a.m. on Sept. 23, Hamden Police responded to the area of Dixwell Avenue and Morse Street on the report of an armed street robbery, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that two 17-year-old victims were walking eastbound on Goodrich Street when they were approached by two individuals that demanded their belongings. One of the individuals was in the possession of a firearm, according to Smith.

The teens were robbed of their wallets and cellphones.

The suspects are described as black males that are “in their 30s.” One of the suspects is approximately 6-feet, 3-inches tall with a stocky build and was wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4040.

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