Crime & Safety

Manchester Man Charged in Mansfield Liquor Store Robbery

Connecticut State Police arrested one man involved in the Jan. 13 incident.

Connecticut State Police have arrested a Manchester resident in connection with anĀ .

Matthew D. Boland, 23, of 503B East Center St., Manchester, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the incident atĀ .

On January 13, police said two males wearing dark clothing and masks enteredĀ .

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One of the men displayed a handgun and demanded money, according to police.

The store clerk handed over cash, police said, and the two men proceeded to steal cigarettes and a bottle of liquor.

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After an investigation by Troop C Troopers and EDMCS-C Detectives, police located Boland in Manchester Tuesday and arrested him without incident.

Boland was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree larceny, carrying a dangerous weapon and second-degree false statement.

Bail was set at $25,000. Boland is due in Rockville Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the case.

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