11/4/2020 - 11/4/20-Armed Street Robbery - Burke Street
NEWS RELEASE
Date: November 4, 2020
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 20-154
On November 3, 2020 at approximately 10:30p.m. Hamden Police responded to Burke Street on the report of an armed street robbery.
Investigation revealed that a 24 year-old “Door Dash” driver was making a food delivery. After exiting his vehicle, he “left the engine running.” Moments later, a dark colored van parked next to his vehicle. Two individuals emerged from the van and stole his vehicle. The victim reported that one of the individuals was “possibly armed with a handgun.” There were no reported injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4000.