Police Charge 2 in Norwalk Armed Robbery

Police have charged two men in connection with an armed robbery at a Norwalk convenience store.

Two gunmen robbed the Corner Variety Store, at 251 Westport Ave., at gunpoint just before 10:25 a.m. on Tuesday and stole $1,100, as well as merchandise, police said.

Police have obtained warrants for two suspects and have charged Ernest Morales, 18, of Norwalk, with first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree and carrying a pistol without a permit. Bond was set at $500,000.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree, fourth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny in the fourth degree. He was remanded to state juvenile authority.

The arrests came after the community provided information that assisted in the investigation.
 

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