#Bridgeport, CT – May 29, 2014– Police arrested a 19-year-old Bridgeport man in connection with the robbery of a 56-year-old woman in their apartment building.
On Wednesday, Detective Michael Fiumidinisi received information that the suspect in a May 21 robbery had been seen inside 199 Yacht St., the same apartment building where the robbery occurred.
Detectives Fiumidinisi and Chris Borona responded to the location with Officers Omar Jimenez, Michael Salemme and Matthew Goncalves. The detectives and officers checked the building and located a person matching the description of the robber.
The victim subsequently identified the suspect, Wilberto Toribio, as the one who robbed and assaulted her last week.
The original incident occurred on May 21 at 199 Yacht St. At that time, Officer Jimenez spoke with 
the victim, who stated that she walked into the front lobby of her building and observed a male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans sitting in the lobby. The victim stated as she walked over to the elevator and suspect followed her.
The victim exited the elevator onto the 7th floor, and the suspect grabbed her from behind and placed her in a choke hold. The suspect grabbed her pocketbook and ran off. The victim’s cell phone fell to the ground and she was able to call 911.
Her purse was located a short time later missing cash and her debit card. The victim stated she has seen the suspect before inside the building. She was transported St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was treated and released.
Toribio, of 199 Yacht St., was charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree assault and second-degree strangulation.
His bond was set at $100,000.