New Haven man arrested for involvement in armed robbery of Xtra Mart in Ansonia

ANSONIA  - Ansonia Police today arrested an 18-year-old male from New Haven for his involvement in an armed robbery of the Xtra Mart on Wakelee Avenue on July 7, 2022.

Police said at the time of the robbery the male was 17-years-old, making him a juvenile at the time of the incident, so his name will not be released at this time. 

This is the second arrest in the investigation. On Oct. 6, 2022, Christian Borrero, 18, of New Haven was arrested for his involvement in the robbery.

The 18-year-old male was charged with robbery first degree, conspiracy to commit robbery first degree, larceny sixth degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree. 

He was turned over to juvenile authorities and he will be presented in Juvenile Court where a determination will be made about the transfer of his case to adult court.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

On Oct. 6, 2022 the Ansonia Police Department arrested Christian Borrero, 18, of New Haven for his involvement in an armed robbery of the Xtra Mart on Wakelee Avenue on July 7, 2022. 

The arrest was made after a joint investigation with the New Haven Police Department where Borrero was identified as a suspect in multiple armed robberies. 

A search warrant at Borrero’s residence recovered a handgun matching the description of the gun used in the Ansonia robbery.

Christian Borrero was charged with robbery first degree, conspiracy to robbery first degree, threatening first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit and larceny sixth degree. 

Borrero was arraigned at Derby Superior Court, held on a $1,000,000 bond and his next court date is October 27, 2022.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.