A Cedar Hill grocery clerk was robbed recently at gunpoint at midnight.
That’s according to Cedar Hill / East Rock / Newhallville top cop Lt. Manmeet Colon, per her latest roundup of crimes in the three neighborhoods.
Following is Colon’s latest weekly report.
Tuesday April 9, 2019 Robbery with a firearm, New Haven Grocery, 1312 State St
— occurred around midnight when the worked was closing up the shop
— the perp entered the store possibly via rear door
— perp placed a handgun to the worker’s head and demanded cash
— perp was described as a black or Hispanic male in his 20s, 5“8, skinny built
Wednesday April 10, 2019 Robbery, 370 Mansfield St
— this was a late report of a robbery
— the victim stated on 4/8 he was assaulted and robbed by two men
— He was sucker punched and knocked to the ground
— One of the men were described as a Hispanic male. no further description
Wednesday April 10, 2019 Motor Vehicle Theft, Newhall and Lander St
— MV was stolen overnight
— keys were in the vehicle
— it has been recovered since
Wednesday April 10, 2019 Larceny from Vehicle State and James
— Work truck was broken into overnight
— truck was left unlocked
— construction tools were stolen
Wednesday April 10, 2019 Larceny from Vehicle 655 Orange St
— occurred overnight
— vehicle was possibly left unlocked
— Book bag which was in the vehicle had an iPad in it which was stolen
Thursday April 11, 2019 Intimidation with a weapon, Bank Mobile, 115 Munson St
— Customer service rep was threatened over the phone by a customer
Friday April 12, 2019 Burglary at 189 Thompson St
— burglary occurred between 9 AM‑2:15 PM
— Kitchen knife used to force entry
— the burglar may be known to the resident
Saturday April 13, 2019 Person Shot, 273 W. Ivy St
— Officers arrived to the area and made contact with a male gunshot victim on the steps of 273 W. Ivy St
— He was shot multiple times
— He was alert and conscious
— Detectives are working this case diligently
Saturday April 13, 2019 Burglary, 819 Sherman Pkwy
- Construction site was burglarized overnight
— basement was broken into and copper worth 7K was stolen
— basement door was forced open