Woman Robbed While Walking in Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden Police are investigating a street robbery that occurred late Sunday night on Cherry Ann Street and possibly involved a weapon.

The female victim told police that at about 11 p.m. on Dec. 11 she was walking on Cherry Ann Street when she was approached by an individual from behind.

The individual pressed a hard object into her back and demanded her belongings, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

The victim described the suspect as a “dark-skinned black male” with a medium build and was wearing a “hood,” according to Smith.

The suspect fled on foot with electronic equipment, money and personal items.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Donald Remillard of the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4040.

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