Crime & Safety

Shoplifting Suspect Sought In Hamden

Police are asking for assistance with identifying the suspect.

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden Police are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect in a recent shoplifting incident at 7-Eleven.

At about 3 a.m. on May 28, police responded to 7-Eleven, located at 1795 Dixwell Avenue, on the report of shoplifting, according to Capt. Ronald Smith. (To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Smith said investigation revealed that a man entered the store with an “insulated type” shopping bag. He subsequently filled the bag with merchandise and fled from the store in a gold-colored sedan, according to Smith.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer William Pesanelli of the Hamden Police Department Patrol Division at (203) 230-4030.

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