2 Men Charged In Connection With 3 Robberies In Stamford: Police

STAMFORD, CT — Two Stamford men were arrested and charged in connection with three separate robberies that occurred across Stamford earlier this week, according to the Stamford Police Department.

Matthew Tortorici, 21, was arrested on Jan. 26 and charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, and two conspiracy charges, police said in a news release, noting his bond was set at $250,000.

Michael Cuevas, 23, was arrested the following day and charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm and two conspiracy charges, police said. His bond was set at $500,000.

In the early morning hours of Jan. 26, the Stamford Police Patrol Division responded to reports of three separate robberies that occurred in the Downtown, West Side and East Side sections of the city. During one of the robberies, a firearm was brandished, police said.

In two of the robberies, the victims reported their items were taken, and in the other incident, the victim was able to run away from the suspects, police said, adding there were no injuries reported.

Police took descriptions of the suspects and learned they were driving a Honda Civic, police said.

"Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit quickly initiated an investigation, leading them to identify the vehicle involved in the robberies. Utilizing city surveillance and tracking methods, detectives confirmed the Honda Civic's presence in the vicinity of all three robbery locations. Further investigation of the vehicle’s history revealed an address in Stamford, prompting police to secure a search warrant," police said.

"On January 26, 2025, Stamford Police executed the search warrant on the vehicle, successfully locating proceeds from the crimes," police said, adding that the suspects were identified as Tortorici and Cuevas.

Tortorici was arrested at his home later that day without incident, police said. The next day, with the help of Adult Probation, the SPD's Narcotics and Organized Crime Squad located and arrested Cuevas at his place of employment, police said.

"A semi-automatic ghost gun was recovered from Cuevas at the time of his arrest. He later confessed to possessing the weapon during the commission of the robberies," police said.

"We want to take a moment to commend the outstanding work of the detectives who worked tirelessly on this case," said Capt. Thomas Scanlon and Lt. Douglas Deiso in a news release. "Their diligent efforts led to the swift resolution of these violent crimes. Thanks to their dedication, two suspects are now in custody, ensuring justice is served and the safety of our community is upheld."