Purse Snatchers Drag Woman 40 Feet: PD; Gun Shop Owner Sentenced

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Woman Dragged 40 Feet By Purse Snatchers In Parking Lot: Police

The woman, 63, was robbed of her purse while she was putting groceries in her car in the Stop & Shop parking lot, police said: VIDEO.>>>Read More.

Bank Closing In Downtown: Report

The bank is expected to close in the spring, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Gun Shop Owner Sentenced: Feds

He will serve five years of probation, according to prosecutors.>>>Read More.

Medical Office Building Sells For $2.5 Million

Realtors brokered the "investment sale" now occupied with a mix of medical and office tenants.>>>Read More.

CT Attorney General Calls For Student Debt Forgiveness Of $50K

CT Attorney General Tong has joined AGs from other states calling for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt.>>>Read More.

Plans For Escape Room Withdrawn

A developer initially sought to construct a new escape room next to a popular local brewery.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing Checks From Client
• Fire Displaces 8
• Man Charged With Murder
• Cabrera: Eversource Trying To Recover Storm Funds ‘Unacceptable’
• Large Vaccination Clinic To Open At Mohegan Sun

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