Crime & Safety

Suspect In Custody After Armed Robbery: West Hartford PD

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and police are still investigating.

One suspect is in custody Tuesday afternoon in West Hartford following an armed robbery in town, police said.
One suspect is in custody Tuesday afternoon in West Hartford following an armed robbery in town, police said. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local police report a suspect has been taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery in town.

The West Hartford Police Department at 3:56 p.m. said an armed robbery occurred Tuesday afternoon on New Park Avenue near Flatbush Avenue.

Police said a suspect is in custody and a firearm was recovered.

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There is no threat to the public at this time, police said.

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