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Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery of Restaurant Delivery Driver

Milford police have arrested a man accused of robbing a delivery driver for a local restaurant in February.

Maurice Johnson, 27, of Milford, is accused of robbing a delivery driver in the area of Bridgeport Avenue and Loomis Street on Feb. 18, pointing a gun against the victim’s neck and taking the victim’s cash and cell phone, according to police.

Police said they searched a Bridgeport Avenue residence on Wednesday and Johnson tried to jump out of a second-floor window but authorities quickly apprehended him and found evidence connected to the robbery in the home, including clothing, a ski mask, and a 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a 30 round extended magazine.

Police said they also found the iPhone that was stolen from the victim.

Johnson was charged with robbery in the first degree, larceny in the second degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, interfering resisting arrest and tampering with evidence, according to police.

He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is due in Milford Court today.

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