Police have arrested two men accused of forcing their way into a Bridgeport home and stealing money, a flat screen TV and other belongings.
According to police, 47-year-old Anthony “Batman” Clemons and 21-year-old Lamar Howell showed up to a house on Davenport Avenue and knocked on the door around 1:45 a.m. Sunday. The victims told police they opened the door and the suspects pushed their way in, demanding money.
Police arrived at the scene to find the residents standing outside, pointing and yelling. One of the suspects jumped a fence and ran up to a nearby home on Alex Street, banging on the door to get in, according to police.
Officers detained him and the man who opened the door. They were identified as Clemons and Howell.
Police said they searched the house to find the stolen TV and a clear mask that matched one worn during the burglary.
One of the victims told police he was familiar with Clemons and that a third suspect was also involved, according to police. Authorities are still investigating.
Both Clemons and Howell were charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary, conspiracy, first-degree robbery and fourth-degree larceny.
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Clemons was also charged with third-degree assault and third-degree sexual assault, because one of the victims' pants came down when he tugged on them demanding money, police said. He was held on $100,000 bond.
Howell was held on $75,000 bond.
