Hamden Man Assaulted, Robbed in Home Invasion While With Woman He Met Through Internet Dating Site

Hamden police responded to a home invasion on Mix Avenue this morning in which a resident was assaulted by two men while he was in his bedroom with a woman he met on an internet dating site.

Police responded to 975 Mix Avenue at about 1 a.m. this morning on the report of a burglary in progress, according to a police press release.

Upon arrival officers spoke with the 30-year-old victim, who resides in an apartment at the Mix Avenue location. He advised police that he had earlier met a female on an internet dating site and they scheduled to meet at his residence early this morning.

Police said that while they were in his bedroom, he observed two males enter the room. A physical altercation ensued, which resulted in the victim being assaulted with a tire iron. One of the males struck him in his back with the tire iron, according to police.

The two males, and the female that he invited to his residence, subsequently fled. One of the males jumped off of the victim’s balcony, falling approximately 25 to 30 feet.

Hamden Fire Rescue was summoned and rendered medical assistance to the victim. Police said he sustained injuries to his back, finger and nose. He refused to be transported to the hospital.

Investigation revealed that the female unlocked the front door of the apartment to allow the two males to enter, according to police.

Further investigation revealed that the female stole several items, including electronic equipment. The victim was able to describe one of the males and the female. The male individual is described as a black male, 6-feet tall with a thin build, with short dreadlocks. The black female is described as being approximately 18 years of age, 5-5, short hair, wearing braces on her teeth.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division at (203) 230-4000.

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