Hamden Police Make Arrest in Webster Bank Robbery

Hamden police have arrested the man suspected of helping a bank robber get away from the scene of the crime on Wednesday.

They're still looking for the bank robber, who entered the Webster Bank on Helen Street around 11 a.m. Wednesday and demanded money.

He reportedly told the teller he had a gun and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

According to police, 43-year-old Chester Greene, of New Haven, drove the suspect from the scene in a black Honda.

Police found the car in the parking lot of DJ Liquors shortly after the robbery and spotted Greene walking from the package store.

He was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery.

Greene was held on a $250,000 bond and is due in court July 14.

Police are still searching for Greene's accomplice and are asking for help in identifying him.

Anyone with information is urged to call Hamden police.

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