Second Arrest in Variety Store Robbery

A second Norwalk man has been charged in the Nov. 25 robbery of the In and Out Variety store at 178 Main St.

James Thompson, 25, of 20 Wilton Ave., was arrested on a warrant by Norwalk detectives on charges of first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and fifth-degree larceny. His bond was set at $500,000.

Police had earlier said that Hector Diaz, 18, of Norwalk, had confessed to committing the robbery after he was arrested in connection with the burglary of the U.S. Post Office on Washington Street. Diaz told police that after the robbery he went to Union Cemetery, where he ditched a mask and cap, both of which were later found by police, according to the Norwalk Hour.

Anyone with addition information about this incident is asked to contact the Norwalk
Police Department Detective Bureau, either through the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111, with a anonymous Internet tip at the Norwalk Police website or by texting “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).

Photo: Norwalk police arrest photo of James Thompson of Norwalk

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