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Man Nabbed For Darien Bank Robbery By GPS Tracker, Police Say Man Nabbed For Darien Bank Robbery By GPS Tracker, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Darien Bank Robbery By GPS Tracker, Police Say A 42-year-old man has been charged with a bank robbery after a GPS device placed in the money bag led to the vehicle used during the heist in Connecticut. The suspect was charged with robbery on Friday, Nov. 10 after he was extradited on a warrant from a Massachusetts correctional facility for the crime that took place in 2021 in Fairfield County on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, officers in the town of Darien responded to the Peoples Bank located at 25 Old Kings Highway on an active hold-up alarm.  While responding to the bank, officers were advised that a GPS tracker was on the mo…
Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County A man has been charged after investigators found that he cashed more than $9,700 in fraudulent checks in Fairfield County. Police received a report on April 29 from a People’s Bank Financial investigator about potentially fraudulent banking activity that occurred in Westport in December of 2021, the Westport Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The financial investigator told police that on Dec. 21, five checks drawn on a PNC Bank account and made payable to an individual named Andrew Cohen were negotiated at several People's Bank locations, authorities said. Police sai…
CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested in less than 24 hours for allegedly robbing a bank inside a supermarket. The robbery took place in New Haven County in Naugatuck around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, at the People’s Bank inside the Stop & Shop. Michael Timothy Alldredge, age 43, of Milford, was arrested around 3 p.m., Thursday, July 28, and charged with second-degree robbery, said the Naugatuck Police. During the robbery, Naugatuck Police said Alldredge handed over a note demanding cash, no weapon was visible. "We commend the hard investigative work of our officers and detectives w…
Fairfield County Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster Fairfield County Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster
Fairfield County Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a People's Bank branch after a tipster recognized him from a newspaper article. Shawn Fardy, age 52, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, March 9 for the robbery which took on Tuesday, March 8 at the bank located inside the Stop & Shop at 898 Bridgeport Ave., in Shelton. The arrest stems from an anonymous tipster who told investigators that he recognized Fardy's appearance after reading the article in a Connecticut newspaper," said Shelton Police Det Richard Bango. The caller also said that he recognized the vehic…
Know Him? Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Fairfield County Know Him? Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Fairfield County
Know Him? Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Fairfield County Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a People's Bank in Fairfield County. The robbery took place around noon on Tuesday, March 8 at the bank located inside the Stop & Shop at 898 Bridgeport Ave., in Shelton. An investigation found a man demanded cash from a teller then exited the store and fled in an older model white Nissan Sentra with damage to the rear passenger side and no registration plates, said Detective Richard Bango, of the Shelton Police. The vehicle.Shelton Police Department The man is described as a heavy-set white male, approxi…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for a number of bank robberies throughout the area. Wayne Currier of New Canaan, was arrested by Stratford Police on a warrant for the robberies which took place between October and December of 2020, said Captain Frank Eannotti of the Stratford Police Department.  Currier was developed as a suspect following a collaborative investigation by detectives from Stratford, Fairfield, and New Canaan.  Eannotti did not have the total number of robberies Currier is accused of committing, but he has been charged in four.  Currier, wh…
CT Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Bank Robbery CT Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Bank Robbery
CT Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Bank Robbery A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a People's Bank in Fairfield County. Kevin Kelly, age 36, of Guilford in New Haven County, was arrested on Tuesday, May 25 by Shelton Police for the robbery which took place on Tuesday, May 4 at the bank located at 898 Bridgeport Ave., in Shelton, said Detective Christopher Nugent. During the robbery, Kelly walked into the bank located inside the Stop & Shop store and handed the teller a note and implied that he had a firearm, Nugent said. He then fled the store in an orange Hyundai Tuscan SUV, with no p…
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Fairfield County Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Fairfield County
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Fairfield County Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed the Peoples Bank inside a Stop & Shop in Fairfield County. The robbery took place around 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the Stop & Shop in Shelton, at 898 Bridgeport Ave. The man walked into the Peoples Bank and handed a teller a note demanding cash while implying he had a gun, said Shelton PD Detective Christopher Nugent. After receiving the cash, the man immediately ran from the store and into the parking lot where he entered a newer model orange Hyundai Tucson, he added. The vehicle used in the escap…
Fairfield County Man Robbed Of Cash, Wallet, Lunch At ATM, Police Say Fairfield County Man Robbed Of Cash, Wallet, Lunch At ATM, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Robbed Of Cash, Wallet, Lunch At ATM, Police Say A man was allegedly pushed to the ground and robbed of more than $6,000 in cash, his wallet, and his lunch while attempting to make a deposit at an ATM. The incident took place around 11 p.m., Saturday, March 13m at the People's Bank at 58 Boston Ave., in Bridgeport, said the Bridgeport Police Department. When officers arrived on the scene they found the victim, who said he was depositing $6,000 at the ATM when a suspect pushed him to the ground, police said.  While on the ground, the suspect stole the money, and the victim's wallet and lunch, they added. The description of…
Man Nabbed For Stealing, Cashing More Than $4K In Checks, Fairfield Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing, Cashing More Than $4K In Checks, Fairfield Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing, Cashing More Than $4K In Checks, Fairfield Police Say An area man has been arrested for allegedly stealing and altering five business checks which he cashed. Jon-Michael Young, age 41, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 18, for the theft which took place in May 2019, said Fairfield Police Lt. Tony Granata. According to Granata, in May 2019, a Fairfield business owner reported to police that five of his business checks have been fraudulently altered and cashed. The business owner reported mailing five business checks payable to various companies. On Monday, May 20, 2019, Peoples Bank contacted him, making him aware that the checks wer…
Video Released Of New Canaan Bank Robbery Suspects Video Released Of New Canaan Bank Robbery Suspects
Video Released Of New Canaan Bank Robbery Suspects New video and surveillance photos have been released by police investigators as they attempt to locate two suspects who robbed a bank at gunpoint. The New Canaan Police Department received an emergency call shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from employees at the People’s Bank on Main Street stating that they had just been the victim of a robbery. Police said that two suspects, both wearing masks, a hat, and hooded sweatshirts displayed a handgun during the robbery before taking off with $9,000 in cash. Responding officers did not make contact with either of the two armed suspect…
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Bank In Fairfield County Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Bank In Fairfield County
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Bank In Fairfield County A suspect is at large after an armed robbery at a bank in Fairfield County. Just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the New Canaan Police were contacted via 911 from employees inside of People’s Bank located at 95 Main Street that an armed robbery had just occurred inside of the bank. Responding officers upon arriving did not make contact with the two armed suspects. It appears from video surveillance that the two suspects fled in a early to mid- 2000s red two-door Chevrolet Monte Carlo, missing a right front hubcap, New Canaan Police said. The two suspects were both wearing masks as …
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Fairfield County Stop & Shop Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Fairfield County Stop & Shop
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Bank Inside Fairfield County Stop & Shop Police are trying to identify a man who threatened a bank teller at a People's Bank in a Fairfield County Stop & Shop with a firearm, presenting a note demanding money, then fleeing the scene with an undetermined amount of cash.  According to the Town of Fairfield Police Department, the lone white male was spotted running from the Stop & Shop on 1160 King's Highway in a zig-zag pattern through parked vehicles.  Police dogs were unable to track the individual, who police believe fled the scene in a vehicle after the Tuesday, Oct. 13 incident at approximately 4:30 p.m. The …
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Robbing Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Robbing Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Robbing Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who was caught robbing an area Stop & Shop on surveillance footage. According to police, no weapon was brandished during the robbery the People's Bank inside the Atop & Shop at 380 Main Avenue in Norwalk on Monday, Sept. 28 at approximately 2:45 p.m. Anyone who recognizes the individual pictured above is asked to contact Detective Courtney Downer at 203-854-3182 or cdowner@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 203-854-3111, texting "NPD" followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637) or onlin…
Man Wanted For Robbery At People’s Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area Man Wanted For Robbery At People’s Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area
Man Wanted For Robbery At People’s Bank Inside Stop & Shop In Area A midday bank robber is wanted in Connecticut after a brazen robbery of a People’s Bank branch located inside a Milford Stop & Shop. The Milford Police Department released photos of a man who allegedly robbed People’s Bank on East Town Road on Monday, Aug. 24. Police said that the bank robber (pictured above) handed the teller a note demanding money, though no weapon was displayed. The suspect then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Investigators said the suspect was a white male wearing a grey cloth mask, and grey winter hat with a “Punisher” skull on the front. A $500 r…
Man Attempted To Deposit Fraudulent $22.4K Check, Police Say Man Attempted To Deposit Fraudulent $22.4K Check, Police Say
Man Attempted To Deposit Fraudulent $22.4K Check, Police Say A 53-year-old man was busted by police on a warrant for fraud charges. Christopher Kocak, of Milford, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 9, by Milford Police after being contacted by the  Iberia, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office in regards to a fraud that occurred on Nov. 11, 2019, said Milford Police. An investigation was conducted and detectives found that Kocak attempted to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $22,460.00 into his People’s Bank account. Kocak was charged with criminal attempt larceny and released on a promise to appear ticket. He is scheduled to appear in…
18 People's Bank Branches Will Be Closing In Connecticut 18 People's Bank Branches Will Be Closing In Connecticut
18 People's Bank Branches Will Be Closing In Connecticut At least 18 People’s Bank branches in Connecticut - including one in Fairfield County - will close within the next year, the company announced following its merger with United Banks earlier this year. Last week, United Bank logos were replaced by the People's United Bank moniker as a continuation of its $759 million buyout, which was announced in July. The closures are expected to take effect between December and April next year. In a statement, People’s Bank CEO Jack Barnes said that “United customers will have access to our in-store Stop & Shop branches across Con…
Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb
Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb A bank in Bridgeport was robbed early Wednesday by a man who claimed to have a bomb inside a box.  The incident took place at the People's Bank located inside the Stop & Shop supermarket at 2145 Fairfield Ave., around 10:30 a.m., said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. During the robbery, a short black male, between the ages of 45 to 55, walked in a put a box on the counter, told the teller there was a bomb inside and demanded money, Jones said. No one was injured during the incident.  Police did not offer details on what was in the box and if it contain…
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Armed Robbery Suspect At People's Bank At Area Stop & Shop Know Him? Police Seek To ID Armed Robbery Suspect At People's Bank At Area Stop & Shop
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Armed Robbery Suspect At People's Bank At Area Stop & Shop Police are asking for help from the public with identifying a man who is allegedly responsible for an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday, Dec. 4 just after 7 p.m. in Bridgeport. The robbery occurred at the People’s Bank located within the Stop & Shop at 4531 Main St. The subject is said to be a white man around 40 years old. He has ‘salt and pepper’ facial hair, as depicted in the photo above. Investigators believe that the man was also responsible for a separate armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 1 in Waterbury at a People’s Bank inside a Stop and Shop at 240 Chase Ave…
Bank Robbery Suspect Caught After Foot Chase, Search In Norwalk Bank Robbery Suspect Caught After Foot Chase, Search In Norwalk
Bank Robbery Suspect Caught After Foot Chase, Search In Norwalk An alleged bank robber already on supervised release from the Department of Corrections Parole and Community Services is back behind bars after allegedly threatening a teller with a gun and stealing money, police said. Officers from the Norwalk Police Department were dispatched to the People’s Bank on Belden Avenue at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, where there was a reported robbery. The teller said that a man had entered the bank, stating that he had a gun and demanding money. According to police, after obtaining cash, the suspect - later identified as Bridgeport resident Mark Dal…
Seen Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Monroe Bank Robbery Suspect Seen Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Monroe Bank Robbery Suspect
Seen Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Monroe Bank Robbery Suspect Have you seen him?Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a bank inside a local supermarket. The robbery took place just before 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the People's Bank inside the Stop & Shop on Route 111 in Monroe, Monroe Police said. The man, wearing a hat, glasses and a dark jacket, can be seen in the photo above.  Police didn't say if he had a weapon or how much money he got away with. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the department at 203-261-3622. The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering …
Harlan Haus Brings Steins & Schnitzel To Downtown Bridgeport Harlan Haus Brings Steins & Schnitzel To Downtown Bridgeport
Harlan Haus Brings Steins & Schnitzel To Downtown Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The countdown is on for the much-anticipated Harlan Haus, a German-style beer hall opening in downtown Bridgeport on Wednesday evening. The grand opening is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the former People’s Bank building at 155 State Street. The team that brought you Harlan Publick in Norwalk and Harlan Social in Stamford had originally hoped to open in the fall, but delays put the big day off a few months. “We cannot thank you enough for your patience, and we hope you’re ready,” read a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The restaurant was open for a private …