Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Armed Robbery In West Hartford
The man was arrested following a lengthy investigation, according to police.
WEST HARTFORD, CT — Police have arrested Rudy John, 36, in connection to the armed robbery of a Shell Gas Station in West Hartford in May. Following a lengthy investigation, John was identified as the suspect in the armed robbery of the Shell Gas Station, located at 195 Prospect Avenue, on May 26 and police obtained an arrest warrant. John turned himself in to the New London Police Department on Sept. 12.
John is accused of implying he had a gun while demanding money during the robbery. The clerk opened the register and John reached over and took an unknown amount of money before fleeing the store, according to police. The gun that was implied in the robbery was not located, police said. To sign up for West Hartford breaking news alerts and more, click here.
John, of no certain address, was charged with second-degree robbery, second-degree threatening and sixth-degree larceny. He was held on a court-set bond of $250,000.
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