FAIRFIELD, CT — A Fairfield juvenile was arrested over the weekend in connection with an armed robbery in the area of New Hampshire Avenue in Fairfield, according to police.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, and “appears to be an isolated incident between parties known to each other,” said Sgt. Michael Stahl in a statement.
“Initial reports indicated that several juveniles had been threatened at gunpoint by individuals wearing ski masks who had fled the scene,” Stahl said. “According to the victims, they were riding their bicycles when they were approached by the suspects. The suspects reportedly displayed firearms and a knife while demanding the belongings of the victims. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported.”
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Members of the department’s Patrol Division, working with the Investigative Division, quickly identified a suspect and arrested them at their Fairfield home.
The juvenile was charged with the following:
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The juvenile, who was not identified due to their age, was scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court for Juvenile Matters on Monday.
Fairfield police are continuing the investigation.
“Fairfield Public Schools were promptly notified of the incident,” Stahl said. “Although this was not a school-related incident and there is no threat to schools, actions have been taken to prohibit the suspect from school grounds pending the disciplinary process.”
Stahl added that “there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the public.
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Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 203-254-4800. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.
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