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Suspect In 20-Plus CT Armed Robberies, Carjackings Apprehended, Being Held On $2.5M Bond Suspect In 20-Plus CT Armed Robberies, Carjackings Apprehended, Being Held On $2.5M Bond
Suspect In 20-Plus CT Armed Robberies, Carjackings Apprehended, Being Held On $2.5M Bond A 24-year-old man wanted in Connecticut for a string of armed robberies and car jackings has been apprehended. On Friday, Dec. 17, the State Police Bureau of Special Investigations initiated an operation to locate and apprehend Christian Velez, who had been wanted by several agencies including the FBI.  Velez is suspected of having committed over 20 armed robberies with firearms, numerous car-jackings, and several assaults across Connecticut spanning back to September, state police said. On several occasions in the past, Velez evaded attempts by several law enforcement agencies at tak…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FBI Offering Reward Up To $25K For Capture Of CT Robbery Spree Suspect FBI Offering Reward Up To $25K For Capture Of CT Robbery Spree Suspect
FBI Offering Reward Up To $25K For Capture Of CT Robbery Spree Suspect The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect in a series of robberies in Connecticut. Christian Velez, age 23, is wanted for his alleged involvement in a number of robberies beginning on Thursday, Sept. 2, according to the United States Department of Justice. Multiple state warrants have been issued for his arrest, and a federal arrest warrant was also issued, authorities said.  Authorities said Velez should be considered armed and dangerous. Authorities said Velez is described as being 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, with black hair a…

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by Nicole Valinote