Woman Escapes From Masked Man In Attempted Robbery: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — Police are investigating an attempted armed street robbery of a 25-year-old woman late Sunday night in Hamden. The victim, a Hamden resident, told police that at about 11:45 p.m. on Feb. 17 she was walking to her vehicle after making a purchase at Krauszer’s, 36 Fairview Avenue, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

A suspect, described as a black male, 6-feet tall with a thin build, wearing dark clothing and white mask, then attempted to forcibly enter her vehicle, according to Smith. The man then “began lifting up his sweatshirt showing his waistband area” and the victim believes that she saw a gun, Smith said. The victim was able to flee from the area in her vehicle.

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

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