1 Nabbed In Attempted Carjacking In Hamden Parking Lot

A juvenile was charged with allegedly attempting to carjack an occupied vehicle after forcefully throwing a driver to the ground in an attempt to steal their car.

A juvenile was nabbed after allegedly attempting to carjack a driver in a convenience store parking lot.
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Kathy Reakes

05/25/2024 11:00 a.m.

The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10 a.m., Thursday, May 23, in Allentown Fresh at 1941 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden.

According to Lt. Raymond Quinn of the Hamden Police, three males were reported to have forcefully thrown an elderly victim to the ground. One of the suspects then sat in the car and attempted to start it; however, the keys were with the victim.

Unknown bystanders scared the suspects away. The three fled just before the officers arrived.

Quinn said that the first officer on the scene captured one of the suspects, a 15-year-old, running in the area. The other two escaped capture despite an exhaustive search, including K9 officers.

The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

The 15-year-old was charged with:

Assault on an elderly person
Conspiracy of assault on an elderly person
Criminal attempt of robbery involving an occupied vehicle.
Conspiracy of robbery involving an occupied vehicle

Detective Kelly Cushman is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 203-230-4000. Information can be provided anonymously.

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