Norwich Knifepoint Robbery Suspect Caught: Police

NORWICH, CT — A 34-year-old man was arrested on first-degree robbery and other charges on April 8 after he allegedly tried to steal $700 worth of merchandise at knifepoint from Game X-Change on West Main Street in Norwich, according to police.

Timothy R. Cook, of no known address, was arrested a short while after the 4:30 p.m. incident, in which a store clerk suffered a minor injury from a brief but violent struggle with the suspect.

Cook was charged with:

• Robbery 1st Degree
• Assault 2nd Degree
• Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
• Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
• Larceny 5th Degree

Additionally, Cook had nine outstanding arrest warrants for failure to appear and sixth-degree larceny.

His total bail was set at $205,500, which he was unable to post. with total bonds of $105,500.

Norwich police urge anyone who may have witnessed the Game X-Change incident to call Officer Matthew Goddu at 860-886-5561 ext: 3555.

Photo: Timothy R. Cook. Photo credit: Norwich Police Department