Crime & Safety
Woman, 85, Robbed Of Purse; Fractures Shoulder: Hamden Police
The woman was robbed while she was putting groceries into her car. The robber left in a vehicle that was stolen out of West Haven: Police
HAMDEN, CT — An 85-year-old woman fractured her shoulder when she was robbed of her purse while putting groceries into her car Monday afternoon in Hamden, according to police.
Police responded to the Hamden Plaza, 2100 Dixwell Ave., around 3:45 p.m. on Monday on the report of a street robbery, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.
The woman was putting groceries into her vehicle when she was approached from behind by a man who was wearing a full face covering.
Find out what's happening in Hamdenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man grabbed the shoulder strap of the victim’s purse and she was “violently pulled to the ground,” according to Smith. The impact caused her to fracture her shoulder.
Smith said the robber fled in a blue Honda CRV that was stolen earlier in West Haven.
Find out what's happening in Hamdenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joseph Liguori of the Hamden Police Department at 203-407-3190.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.