Crime & Safety
Police Identify Suspect in Wallingford Robbery
The woman is also a suspect in four other bank robberies and is also wanted on escape charges by State Police
Police have identified a female suspect in a number bank robberies across the state.
Detectives got a break during the robbery of the Webster Bank in Cromwell on Feb. 17. Evidence was collected at the scene and DNA samples were used to identify Jennifer Labbe, 27, as a suspect. A dye pack exploded and she tossed the bag containing money, according to police.
Labbe was released from York Correctional on or about Jan. 20 and entered a residential facility in Hartford. She left on or about Jan. 24, according to Cromwell Police.
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Cromwell Police have obtained a warrant that charges her with first-degree robbery and larceny. She is also wanted by Connecticut State Police Troop H for first-degree escape and second-degree burglary.
Labbe is also a suspect in a East Hartford bank robbery that occurred on Feb. 6., Vernon on Feb. 10, Wallingford on Feb. 12 and Wethersfield on Feb. 13.
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A $2,000 award has been offered for information leading to her arrest.
Below is contact information for involved departments.
East Hartford Police Detective. Loehr - 860-291-7509
Vernon Police Detective James Grady - 860-872-9126 ext. 201
Wallingford Police Detective Fairbrother - 203-294-2856
Wethersfield Police Detective Morris – 860-721-2869.
Cromwell Police Detective DiMaio- 860-635-2256 ext. 24.
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