Ex-Con Can't Cope With Life On The Outside, Commits Robbery

WINDSOR, CT - A local man facing armed robbery charges will serve 12 years in prison connected to an incident two years ago. The Hartford Courant reported that Thomas Phillips, 51, was charged with first-degree robbery charges on accusations that he used a knife to rob an East Granby convenience store.

Phillips was initially charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and sixth-degree larceny.

His daughter, Alisha Phillips, 24, of East Windsor, was also charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree robbery and interfering with an officer. She allegedly drove the car from the scene of the robbery.

Phillips had been out of prison for less than nine months when the crime occurred. Previously he had served 10 years for other robbery convictions. To sign up for free Windsor news alerts and more, click here.

Phillips told prosecutors he was having a difficult time adjusting to life outside prison, according to the Courant.

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