The incident took. place around 6:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the parking area of Arden House at 850 Mix Avenue in Hamden, said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith.
According to Smith, an investigation revealed that a 63-year-old nurse arrived at work, parking her motor vehicle in the parking lot. A light-colored SUV, with “bright lights” was parked in the parking lot. As she was walking towards the building, a “young” black man, wearing dark-colored clothing and a ski mask, exited the SUV and approached her.
The man attempted to grab her purse. He then punched her in the chest and shoulder. Seconds later, two additional “young” black males exited the SUV and demanded her belongings, Smith said.
The men were able to make off with her purse which contained $300 in cash and credit cards, he added.
The men were last seen fleeing in the SUV, towards Mix Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Andrew Lipford of the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4055.
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