Crime & Safety
Man Tried To Rob Gas Station At Gunpoint: Hamden Police
The man was distracted by the store clerk, who tried to grab the gun, during an attempted armed robbery in Hamden, according to police.
HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden man is accused of trying to rob a gas station at gunpoint earlier this year, according to police.
The attempted armed robbery happened around 4:30 a.m. on April 18 at Sam’s Mobil Gas Station, 3394 Whitney Ave., according to Capt. Ronald Smith.
The clerk told police a man walked into the store, brandished a gun and demanded the contents of the cash register.
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“The clerk briefly distracted the gunman, while attempting to grab the firearm,” Smith said.
The suspect then left the store, walking north on Whitney Avenue.
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Det. Shawn Nutcher conducted an investigation that led to an arrest warrant for Alexander Hernandez.
Hernandez, 20, of Evergreen Avenue, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree robbery and tampering with physical evidence. Hernandez, who was released after posting a $50,000 bond, is scheduled to appear at Meriden Superior Court on Jan. 6.
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