Danbury Police have reported that on July 29, 2018, 22-year-old Thomas James Redmond of Ridgefield was arrested after the Rite Aid Pharmacy, located at 113 Mill Plain Rd, reported that he entered the store claiming to have a gun before forcing a pharmacist to open a safe and taking two bottles of amphetamines.
Responding officers were provided with Redmond’s description and informed that he was last seen heading toward the New York border. A short time later, officers found Redmond walking on Saw Mill Rd, in the possession of the stolen items, police say.
According to the police press release, during a roadside interview, Redmond informed the officers that he needed the medication because he suffered from addiction. He was later transported to the police department where he was charged with the listed offenses and held for a $25,000 bond. During the incident, a gun was never displayed or recovered by officers.
Redmond is charged with:
- Robbery 1st
- Larceny 4th
- Possession of controlled substance
- Breach of peace
- Threatening
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