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Missing Teen

The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, Skyla Bethea age 14 was last seen on March 1, 2021 at about 10:30 P.M. in the area of Platt Street in Ansonia. Skyla is a black female, 5’5” tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, and she has scars on both cheeks. The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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Warning On Cash Apps

Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong is urging consumers to be vigilant when using “peer to peer” apps like CashApp, Venmo, PayPal and Zelle to avoid losing money, giving out valuable personal information, or being victimized by scammers. Like any product, consumers must make informed decisions with regard to use of financial technology products including the “peer to peer” applications for smart phones, otherwise known as “prepaid accounts” or “P2P account.” P2P Apps have become increasingly popular through companies like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and PayPal. While these apps can be used safely, it is important to make sure you understand the app’s terms of use and are careful about who you are sending funds to. Consumers should carefully consider…

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Ansonia News: Subway Armed Robbery

2021-02-27 #Ansonia, CT--On February 28, 2021 at about 5:40 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a report of an armed robbery at the Subway sandwich shop at 350 West Main Street. The suspect was described as a black male about 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants and blue surgical mask. The suspect was armed with a dark colored handgun and took cash from the register. The suspect left the store and walked towards the Target parking lot. There was a gold colored SUV, unknown make or model, that dropped the male off prior to the robbery and was last seen traveling south on West Main Street towards Main Street. The department is asking anyone with…

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Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol to be activated beginning at noon on Monday, March 1, and remaining in effect through noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, as brutally frigid temperatures are expected to impact the state overnight and into the morning. Forecasts are currently showing the state will experience a severe drop in temperature accompanied by strong winds that will bring the wind chill near or below zero across Connecticut on Monday evening. A wind advisory has been issued for the entire state, with gusts of 40 to 50 miles per hour anticipated at times. The protocol sets up a system for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate…

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