Detectives Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspect

(Bridgeport, CT – June 20, 2014) – Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying an armed robber who held up a Wood Avenue restaurant Thursday evening. The Subway sandwich shop, at 1552 Wood Ave., was held up by a white or Hispanic male at approximately 7:30 p.m. The suspect approached the counter near the cash register and began inquiring about a job. The employee behind the counter was giving the suspect information when the suspect pulled his hand out of his pocket, gesturing that he had a gun, and demanded money. The suspect had a gray and white, non-skid sock covering his hand. The suspect fled with a small amount of cash. Anyone with information pertaining to this suspect is asked to contact Detective…

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Bridgeport News: Subway Robbery Nets $50

9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Subway at 1552 Wood Avenue was robbed netting the robber fifty dollars.  The robber was a light skinned Hispanic male with a thin beard on his chin.  He was wearing a Kansas City Royals baseball cap.  He had long hair pulled into a bun.   He had a "hospital sock" in one hand with something in it, supposedly a firearm. Facebook is hold out on you! Get ALL our news on our Facebook wall or log in to DoingItLocal.com. We are smartphone friendly!

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Pedestrian hit at Barnum Elizabeth Streets Clinging to Life

Video Report--#Bridgeport CT--A pedestrian is clinging to life and is in critical condition after being struck by a van at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Elizabeth Street.  Witnesses told me the van had a green light and that the white pickup ran the red light.  If you watch the video you will see the light on the Grant Street side was malfunctioning.  The van then hit an abandoned bank.   Police are investigating.

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