2 Charged In Strong-Arm Robbery At Milford Store: Police

MILFORD, CT — Two men were charged recently in connection with a strong-arm robbery at Marshalls in Milford, according to police.

Police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery on Saturday. Police received a description of the vehicle that the suspects fled in and stopped the vehicle nearby the 1413 Boston Post Road store.

Loss prevention officers at the store told police that they saw the two men take items and put them in reusable shopping bags. One of the men also used a shoplifting tool. Both men left the store without paying for the items, police said.

When the employee approached one of the men to retrieve the merchandise, the man pushed the employee out of the way. In the vehicle the suspects fled in, police found a machete, merchandise worth $808.40, and the shoplifting tool.

A 35-year-old Jamaica, NY man was charged with conspiracy to commit third-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, fifth-degree larceny, and weapon in a motor vehicle.

A 41-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was charged with conspiracy to commit third-degree robbery, third-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, fifth-degree larceny, and illegal possession of a shoplifting device.

Both were released on a promise to appear in court March 12.