Ansonia Police charge 2nd teen in electric bike armed robbery

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police today [Thursday] arrested the second juvenile suspect in the armed robbery of an E-bike on Tuesday.

The 15-year-old Ansonia resident was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery first degree, robbery first degree, larceny second degree, criminal use of a weapon, and carrying a pistol without a permit, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

The juvenile was transported to the juvenile detention center to be held pending a hearing.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek public's help with info on armed robbery/stolen dirt bike

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is currently working an armed robbery/stolen dirt bike that occurred Tuesday night in the North End of Ansonia.

The dirt bike has been recovered and several suspects are being sought.

A related car stop on North Main Street resulted in several arrests. More to follow.

We encourage anyone with information or video in the area of Sunset Drive, Hotchkiss Terrace, or Kathy Lane that may show two suspects during the time of the bike being dumped on Sunset Drive at approximately 6:30-7 p.m. to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

Ansonia Police seek public's help in locating suspects in laundromat robbery

ANSONIA - Police said today the AC Washing Well, 133 North Main St., was robbed at gunpoint shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday. 

An employee told police four Hispanic males entered the business and a short time later one of them approached, displayed a handgun, and demanded money, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

The suspect took money from the register and another area of the business and all four males fled in a white Honda Civic. 

The suspects were described as follows: male, 19 to 20 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie,  sneakers, and a black mask, armed with a handgun; male,16 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers; male,16 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers with white lettering on the hoodie; and male,16 years old, wearing black pants and hoodie, white shirt, and sneakers with a white hat.

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek 3 armed men in robbery at smoke shop

ANSONIA - Police said in a written release Monday evening three armed men robbed Moe’s Smoke Shop, 213 Pershing Drive, at about 7 p.m. Saturday. 

The store clerk reported a male came to the door of the shop and as he opened the door two other males came in behind the first male. Each was armed with a handgun and they proceeded to rob the store, police said. 

The suspects stole several hundred dollars in cash and about $1,000 in merchandise. The suspects were all described as young black males. 

Suspect #1 was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white sweatpants, black and white sneakers wearing white and black gloves and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. 

Suspect #2 was wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white and grey sneakers, purple gloves and armed with a silver revolver. 

Suspect #3 was wearing black and red jacket, grey jeans, and grey sneakers.

A possible suspect vehicle was described as a blue Honda sedan which was parked near the intersection of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Police seek info from public after armed robbery in Seybridge Plaza

SEYMOUR - At approximately 3:15 p.m. today (Thursday) an armed robbery occurred at the tobacco shop in Seybridge Plaza located at 63 New Haven Road, police said.

The perpetrator was a Hispanic male in his mid-20s wearing a cloth surgical mask, red New York Yankees baseball hat, black shoes, black sweatpants and blue zip up hoodie.

Anyone with information please call 203-881-7600 or email spddetectives@seymourct.org.

This is shared from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page.

Main Street Shell in Ansonia robbed at gunpoint, suspects sought

Suspect in armed robbery.

ANSONIA - Police said today that about 11:15 p.m. Monday the Main Street Shell Station, 696 Main St. was robbed at gunpoint by a male. 

The suspect was armed with a handgun and threatened the store clerk before stealing cash and cigars. 

The clerk was unharmed and the suspect fled the area in a black Chevy. Shortly after the robbery the Shelton Police Department recovered a stolen Chevy Cruz color black which was positively identified as the suspect vehicle. 

The Chevy was unoccupied, it was towed back to the Ansonia Police Department impound where it was processed for evidence. 

Surveillance video showed and the clerk described the suspect as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall wearing a black zippered jacket, a light colored surgical mask and carrying a handgun. 

Photos of the robbery suspect and a second suspect are included with this release.

Second suspect 

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt Patrick Lynch.

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.

Ansonia police seek suspects in armed robbery in Cumberland Farms parking lot

ANSONIA - Ansonia police responded to a reported armed robbery at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms on Pershing Drive.

Several suspects operating a stolen vehicle confronted, assaulted, and robbed a female customer who was pumping gas.

Police said at least one suspect was armed with a firearm. The suspects fled in the stolen vehicle after the incident.

The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The stolen vehicle was later located by the Bridgeport Auto Theft Task Force in Bridgeport. The vehicle was seized by Ansonia detectives and several possible suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. All information can be kept confidential.

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police seek info on Oct. 15 armed robbery at Smoke Vibes

Police seek identity of female pictured in  photos provided.

ANSONIA - An armed robbery occurred at about 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at Smoke Vibes, 50 Bridge St., Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Monday night.

Investigators seek to identify the female pictured in the above photos who may have relevant information about the incident.  

Information (including anonymous information) can be provided by calling the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885, or via Tip411 at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

The investigating officer is Detective Hunt.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

 

New Haven man charged in Ansonia armed robbery, suspect in multiple others

Christian Borrero

ANSONIA - Police arrested Christian Borrero, 18, of New Haven Oct. 6 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, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

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

 

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

He was arraigned at Derby Superior Court and held on a $1M bond. 

His next court date is Oct. 27.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek help finding 3 robbery suspects

Ansonia Police photos

ANSONIA - At about 11:10 a.m. today the Ansonia Police Department responded to the corner of Wakelee Avenue and Pork Hollow Road for a reported robbery, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

Three suspects approached the victim after he parked on Pork Hollow Road, two were armed with handguns, and the suspects stole personal items from the victim. 

The suspects left the scene in a white 2020 Hyundai Genesis, which was stolen out of Waterbury, and previously used in a purse snatching and attempted car theft in Shelton. 

The Hyundai has since been found unoccupied in Waterbury. 

The first suspect was described as a black male, tall and thin wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black and white sneakers and carrying a handgun. 

The second suspect was a light-skinned male with dark curly hair wearing a blue/gray/white hooded zip up, gray pants, dark sneakers, and carrying a handgun. 

The third suspect was a white male, heavy set wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue T-shirt, blue shorts, and blue and white sneakers.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or information can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek suspect in armed robbery at Subway sandwich shop

ANSONIA -  Ansonia Police are investigating a report at about 5:40 p.m. Sunday of an armed robbery at the Subway sandwich shop, 350 West Main St. 

The suspect was described as a black male about 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and blue surgical mask. 

The suspect was armed with a dark-
colored handgun and took cash from the register. The suspect left the store and walked towards the Target parking lot. 

There was a gold colored SUV, unknown make or model, that dropped the male off prior to the robbery and was last seen traveling south on West Main Street towards Main Street.

 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police charge Bridgeport man in armed robbery in Target parking lot

Michael Lockhart

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, Stratford Police Department, Connecticut State Police Gang Task Force, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force served two search warrants today in Bridgeport and arrested Michael Lockhart for the Oct. 21, 2020 armed robbery in the Target parking lot in Ansonia. 

The search warrants took place at residences on East Main Street and Maplewood Avenue in Bridgeport. Additional arrests are expected.

Michael Lockhart, 21, of Bridgeport was arrested for his involvement in the robbery and charged with Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, Criminal Attempt Robbery First Degree, Larceny Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Second Degree, Criminal Attempt Larceny Second Degree, and Criminal Use of a Firearm. Lockhart is being held on a $150,000 bond and will be arraigned Friday at Milford Superior Court.

Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said, "At this point there has been no connection between this robbery and the other two robberies during October."

 

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police release photos of armed robbery suspect, SUV

ANSONIA - Police Thursday evening released photos (above) of one of the suspects and the car used in the Oct. 20 robbery of the S & A Mart, 95 Division St. 

The suspect was described as tall and thin, wearing a blue sweatshirt, and gray pants, armed with a dark-colored handgun. The vehicle used is a light colored, large SUV.

The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek information on armed robbery today in Target parking lot

ANSONIA - Police are seeking information on an armed robbery that occurred just after noon today [Oct. 21] in the parking lot of Target, 20 W. Main St.

The suspect displayed a handgun, police said in a written release. 

Officers responded to the area and learned that the victims were meeting with the suspect to complete an online transaction. 

During the interaction, the suspect displayed a handgun and robbed the victims before fleeing in a light-colored vehicle. 

The suspect was described as a light-skinned black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue mask. 

The vehicle the suspect came from was being driven by another person; there is no description available of the driver. The vehicle was described as a light-colored sedan with tinted windows.

Ansonia Police would like to remind everyone that purchasing and selling at unsecured meet-up points can be potentially dangerous. The Ansonia Police Department has a meet-up spot directly in front of the police facility at 2 Elm St. and the public is welcome to use this spot to complete their transactions.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to this incident is asked to call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885, or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

S&A Mart in Ansonia robbed at gunpoint Tuesday

ANSONIA - The S & A Mart, 95 Division St., was robbed at gunpoint shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, police said in a written release.

Two males, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded the employee turn over all the money in the register. 

Several hundred dollars and store merchandise were taken during the robbery. 

This is the second armed robbery in a week in the same area. The Wakelee Mart at 192 Wakelee Ave. was robbed Oct. 14.

The suspects are described as black males, one tall and thin wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, grey pants, black face mask and carrying a black handgun, the other medium height and weight wearing a tan and camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black face mask. 

The suspects fled the store on foot towards Wakelee Avenue. 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

Ansonia Police seek video of Church Street, Howard and Wakelee Avenues

Shared from City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Ansonia Police seek 3 in armed robbery Monday of Xtra Mart

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department investigated a complaint at 7:30 p.m. Monday of an armed robbery at the Xtra Mart,180 Wakelee Ave.

Three suspects dressed in dark clothing wearing masks all armed with handguns entered the store, one held the cashier at gunpoint while the other two suspects stole the cash drawer and several items from the store. 

The suspects then fled on foot east on Church Street towards Howard Avenue. 

One of the suspects was described as a Hispanic or light skinned black male, the other two suspects could not be described other than their dark clothing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department and Officer Timothy Fagan at 203-735-1885.

 This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.