Man Robbed at Gunpoint by Possible 400-Pound Suspect in Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden Police are investigating an armed street robbery in which a man was robbed of several hundred dollars at gunpoint on Monday evening.

Police responded to the area of Circular Avenue and Gorham Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 19.

The victim told police that he stopped his motor vehicle on Gorham Avenue to talk to friends. He was then approached by an individual, described as a black male, mid-20s, 6-feet, 2-inches tall, weighing between 300 to 400 pounds and wearing black clothing, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

The suspect, who was in the possession of a handgun, demanded the victim’s belongings while threatening to shoot him, according to Smith.

The suspect subsequently fled from the area after stealing several hundred dollars from the victim, Smith said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Stewart of the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (203) 230-4040.

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