Suspect Chased Victim’s Vehicle In Attempted Robbery: Hamden PD

HAMDEN, CT — Police are investigating an attempted robbery in which the suspect chased the victim’s vehicle for several miles in a BMW and rammed the vehicle several times late Monday night in Hamden. At about 11:50 p.m. on June 3, Hamden Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on Elliot Drive, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that the victim, a 20-year-old Hamden resident, drove his vehicle to Elliot Drive to “pick up” his friend. They were subsequently approached by an individual, described as a black male with “long dreads,” who was wearing black clothing and a ski mask, according to Smith. The suspect attempted to forcibly enter the vehicle.

The victim fled from the area in his vehicle, while the suspect entered a BMW and chased the victim for several miles. The victim’s vehicle was “rammed between 4 and 5 times” and sustained rear-end damage, according to Smith. The victim was able to elude the suspect vehicle in the area of Lane Street, Smith said.

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