Ansonia Police arrest man, 25, who hid in woman's car, tried to steal purse

Adiel Viana-Ribeiro

ANSONIA - Police officers patrolling Pershing Drive at about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday were flagged down by a female who reported a male hid in the backseat of her car then tried to steal her pocketbook. 

The female was able to fight off the suspect and he fled, police said. 

The female reported she had stopped at CVS on Pershing Drive and while she was in the store the male hid in the backseat of the car and confronted her as she drove on Pershing Drive. 

Officer Smith and his K9 partner Kane tracked the suspect to Howard Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident, police said.

The suspect was identified as Adiel Viana-Ribeiro, 25, of Bridgeport. 

Viana-Ribeiro was charged with burglary third degree, criminal attempt at robbery third degree, criminal attempt at larceny second degree and breach of peace. 

He was held on a $50,000 bond and arraigned at Derby Superior Court today, Jan. 18.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.