Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted at Hamden Apartment: Police

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden Police are investigating a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at a Mix Avenue apartment on Monday afternoon.

Police responded to the scene at about 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 and investigation revealed that a female entered the foyer of the apartment at which time a man followed her inside, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said the man then pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the woman and she was forced into a nearby stairwell where her pocketbook was stolen.

In addition, the suspect inappropriately touched the victim, according to Smith.

Police conducted a search for the suspect with a K-9 unit, but it was met with negative results, Smith said.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, about 5-feet, 10-inches tall with a muscular build. He was wearing a T-shirt, shorts and weightlifting gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joseph Liguori of the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division at (203) 230-4040.

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