Arrest Made In February Armed Robbery Of Delivery Person

Police have arrested a suspect believed to be connected to a February incident involving a robbery from a delivery person.

Maurice Johnson, 27, of Bridgeport
Photo Credit: *Milford Police Department*

Valerie Musson

03/14/2019 10:09 a.m.

The alleged robbery occurred Monday, Feb. 18 in the area of Bridgeport Avenue and Loomis Street in Milford. The victim was the delivery person from a local restaurant.

Police say a man approached the victim and pointed a gun at the victim's neck before taking the victim’s cash and iPhone.

After investigating the incident, Milford Police carried out a search warrant at a residence on Bridgeport Avenue on Wednesday, March 13.

During the search, 27-year-old Maurice Johnson of Bridgeport allegedly attempted to jump out of a second story window but was apprehended.

Officers discovered evidence of the February robbery in Johnson’s home, including:

A ski mask
Clothing
A 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a 30-round extended magazine
The stolen iPhone

Johnson was arrested and charged with the following:

First-degree robbery Second-degree larceny
Carrying a pistol without a permit
Interfering/resisting arrest
Tampering with evidence

Johnson is being held on $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Milford Court on Thursday, March 14.

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