#Milford Connecticut–#Fairfield Connecticut–Around 2:15 Wednesday afternoon the Milford People’s United Bank at 190 Broad Street was robbed. No weapon was shown but the man handed the teller a note that said “Give me the money and you won’t get shot”. The man fled out the back door of the bank and K-9 lost his scent. Wednesday night Bridgeport Police were working with Milford Police to locate the suspect who they believed lived in the Black Rock Section of town. The suspect was know to Bridgeport Police. A short time later Fairfield Police were called to assist Milford Police the Best Western Plus Hotel at 100 Kings Highway Cutoff. Then radio reports said the man barricaded himself in the bathroom, that he had a gun and was going to commit suicide. EMS and firefighters staged outside. A short time later the suspect gave himself up and surrendered. Police said he had no gun.

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