On April 1, 2023, Milford Police reports that their officers were dispatched to CVS at 734 Bridgeport Avenue for a report of a disturbance in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, the victim stated that they were putting their bags in the car when they felt someone grab their arm and place an object to the side of their chest. The male subject told the victim to give him their keys or he was going to hurt them. The victim began to fight with the subject to create distance from the potential weapon. The male would not let them go and pushed them into the vehicle, trying to grab their keys. The victim was able to get away from the male, who then fled on Bridgeport Avenue, police say.
According to the police report, "A description of the male was given to responding officers and they began canvassing the area. With the help of K9 Mack, the subject was located a short distance away hiding under a vehicle. He was apprehended without incident and was positively identified as the robbery suspect. A grey T-shirt with a metal pipe wrapped inside was found in his possession, which was the weapon used in the robbery."
He was charged with:
Criminal Attempt/Robbery 2nd Degree
Breach of Peace 2nd Degree
Threatening 1st Degree
Young was held on a $150,000 bond and appeared in Milford Court on April 3, 2023.