Man Robbed At Gunpoint By Two Armed Suspects, Cash, Jewelry Taken: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — Thursday night, a man meeting an "acquaintance," in the area of Hallock Street and Congress Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by two people with firearms, police said.

It was around 8 p.m., when cops were summoned to an armed robbery call. The victim told police that he was meeting someone and when that person arrived, they both went into a building and once inside and on the second floor, the "acquaintance" displayed a handgun and held it to the victim's stomach.

Then another person, also armed with a handgun, appeared and pointed the gun at the victim, police said. They then robbed the victim of cash, jewelry and "other items," before fleeing, according to a police post on "X."

The victim was not injured, police said.

Police ask that anyone with information call New Haven police detectives at 203–946–6304 or via the anonymous tip line at 866–888–TIPS (8477).