Shelton Police Continue Search for Armed Robber

By Alfred Branch (Patch Staff)

SHELTON, CT — An armed thief made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and checks Wednesday afternoon during a robbery in Shelton, according to police.

The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Avalon Huntington condominium complex on Bridgeport Avenue.

"The victim reported that he was followed from a Bridgeport business to his residence by a gold Honda Odyssey," wrote Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent in a statement. "The victim reported that upon exiting his vehicle a Hispanic male jumped out of the rear of the minivan with a handgun demanding the victim’s money."

The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of money, the robber jumped back in the Honda and the vehicle fled the area.

Shelton Police are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with any information are asked to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.