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Teen Stole Another Teen's Phone, Credit Cards at Gunpoint in Hamden: Police

Hamden Police have arrested a 17-year-old who is accused of stealing another teenager's cell phone and credit cards at gunpoint on Thursday.

Officers responded to the area of Dixwell Avenue and Woodin Street around 8 p.m. after getting a report of an armed street robbery.

According to investigators, a 17-year-old Hamden resident walked into an alley way with two acquaintances. One of the acquaintances pulled out a black handgun and placed it into his stomach and then stole his cell phone and credit cards. He was then punched in the head and fell to the ground.

First responders were called to the scene and rendered medical assistance.

Shortly after, Hamden Police arrested a 17-year-old Hamden resident. He is facing charges including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. He is scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court in New Haven on October 30.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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