Two Charged in Violent West Hartford Liquor Store Robbery After Year-Long Investigation

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A lengthy and detailed investigation into a violent armed robbery at a West Hartford liquor store has culminated in the arrests of two male suspects. The incident occurred on Monday, January 29, 2024, but police successfully charged the suspects nearly a year later, in January 2025.

According to police and court documents, the robbery occurred when two suspects entered the package store, brandished a firearm, and confronted the store employee. During the encounter, the suspects assaulted the clerk and sprayed them with pepper spray before stealing cash and fleeing the premises. Security cameras captured the violent robbery, and the footage was distributed widely to the public.

Following months of detective work, forensic analysis, and tracking of suspects, West Hartford police secured warrants and took both individuals into custody in early January 2025. Both men have been charged with first-degree robbery, assault, conspiracy, and carrying a dangerous weapon, and they remain held on substantial bonds.