Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Armed Robbery

Cab Driver Held Up at Gunpoint on Fanning Road

Ledyard Police received a 911 call at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday reporting that a taxi cab driver had been the victim of an armed robbery in the area of Fanning and Gonch Farm roads. The cab driver said two black males brandished a firearm during the alleged robbery, then fled.

Ledyard and State Police responded, along with K9 units, which searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

The investigation continues by members of the Ledyard Police Detective Division and detectives with the Eastern District Major Crime Squad. Anyone with information is urged to contact Ledyard Police at 860 464-6400 or State Police at 860 848-6500.

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