Crime & Safety
Man Looking To Rent A House, Robbed On The Street By Two Men: Hamden Police
Police say the two suspects, who are at-large, robbed the victim in broad daylight. One of the suspects said he had a gun, police said.
HAMDEN, CT — A man looking to rent a house in Hamden was allegedly robbed of $230 cash, Hamden police said. One of the suspect's said he had a gun too, police said.
At 3 p.m. Thursday Hamden Police responded to First Street on the report of a street robbery. Investigation revealed that a 46 year-old Norwalk resident was “looking at a house to rent” on First Street, police said in a news release.
The victim was approached by 2 individuals, described as black males, early 20’s, 5’4” to 5’6” and 130 lbs., who demanded money, police said. One of the individuals insinuated that he was in the possession of a firearm, police said. The individuals subsequently stole $230 from the victim, police said. They fled on foot towards Warren Street.
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Hamden Police canvassed the area, but were unsuccessful at locating the individuals.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Marks of the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division at (203) 230-4040.
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