Hamden Man Accused of Home Invasions, Robberies and Burglaries Arrested

Police have arrested a Hamden man who is accused of committing a crime spree through Hamden between August and September.

Jonathan Mills, 39, was arrested by police while appearing in Meriden Superior Court, said Capt. Ronald Smith, Hamden Police spokesman.

Mills was is accused of the following, according to police:

• On August 18th, the resident of a Glemby Street address confronted Mills, who had forcibly entered her home. He subsequently fled on foot. Mills had gained entry through an unlocked window. No items were taken.
• On September 15th Mills entered a Kaye Vue Drive residence through an unlocked bathroom window. Car keys and a remote control were stolen.
• Shortly thereafter, on September 15th, Mills forcibly entered another Kaye Vue Drive residence through a bathroom window. Entry into the residence was gained while the homeowner was asleep. Once inside, he tied the victim’s hands behind her back. He then tied the victim’s feet together. Mills rummaged through the 26 year-olds residence, eventually fleeing with her motor vehicle, electronic equipment and bank debit card. The victim advised police that her attacker was armed with a gun.
• On September 25th Mills entered a Mix Avenue residence through an unlocked slider door. He then pointed a handgun at the female resident and demanded money. Moments later, the resident’s husband arrived home and interrupted the home invasion/robbery. Mills fled with the homeowner’s purse and personal belongings.
• On September 26th Mills forcibly entered a Blake Road Road residence. A television was stolen in the burglary.

Mills has been charged with two counts of home invasion, first-degree robbery, two count of first-degree burglary, second-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree burglary, first-degree unlawful restraint and a slew of larceny charges.