Man Charged For Southington Bank Robbery That Led to Chase in Naugatuck

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Southington police have formally charged a man who is accused of robbing a local bank on Monday and then fleeing to Naugatuck in his sport utility vehicle before leading police from multiple agencies on a foot chase.

David Latino, 44, was released from Waterbury Hospital into police custody on Monday, according to a news release. He was transported to the Southington Police Department where he was processed and held on a $250,000 bond while awaiting a Tuesday court appearance.

Latino was charged with:

• Second-degree robbery
• Fourth-degree larceny
• Reckless driving
• Engaging police in a pursuit

On Monday at 9:50 a.m., the Southington Police Department received a report of a hold-up alarm
coming from the TD Bank, 121 Main Street, according to a news release.

It was reported that a lone white male suspect entered the bank and passed a note demanding money, police said. The teller gave the man an undetermined amount of money and he fled scene in a green SUV, police said.

A Southington police officer responding to the scene spotted the SUV on West Center Street and attempted to stop it, police said. The vehicle stopped momentarily and then drove away, police said.

Because of slushy road conditions the pursuit was called off, according to a news release.

A description of the SUV was broadcast to surrounding towns and multiple agencies — including Naugatuck and state police — came into contact with the vehicle, according to a news release.

The vehicle was stopped on Route 8 in and the operator fled. Southington detectives obtained a surveillance video.

There was no weapon shown and none was implied, police said.

Once captured by state police and identified, Latino was taken to Waterbury Hospital for evaluation, according to a news release.

Photo Credit: SPD