A man was robbed at knifepoint late Friday night near Shipyard Lane in Milford, according to police, who say five men in a black Audi approached the victim, threatened him with a knife and made off with his wallet. The incident, reported just before midnight, has investigators asking the public for help tracking down the vehicle and the men inside it.
According to the Milford Police Department, the five men rode up to the victim in a black Audi before threatening him with a knife and stealing his wallet. NBC Connecticut reports that officers responded to Shipyard Lane around 11:45 p.m. Friday after the robbery was called in, and that the victim told police the men pulled a knife on him before fleeing with his belongings.
Suspect Vehicle Last Seen Near New Haven Avenue
Investigators say the black Audi was last spotted at the intersection of Shipyard Lane and New Haven Avenue, according to the same report from the station. No description of the suspects or further details about the vehicle have been released. Milford police have also confirmed they are investigating the case as a possible robbery, as noted by WFSB.
The Milford Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who may have captured video footage in the area, to come forward. Tipsters are asked to contact the department's detective bureau at (203) 878-6551.
Investigation Remains Active
No arrests have been announced in connection with the knifepoint robbery, and police have not released the victim's age, condition or identity. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including what led the five men to approach the victim, remain unclear as the investigation continues.
