NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 15-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in connection with two 2024 purse-snatching robberies in North Haven.

On Sept. 28, 2024, North Haven police responded to two purse-snatching robberies at two separate gas stations. Before these incidents, a similar crime was allegedly committed in Glastonbury with the same suspect vehicle and suspects.

A stolen Toyota was allegedly used to approach victims who were parked at gas stations. According to police, two people would exit the vehicle and open the victims' car door before forcibly taking their purses and fleeing.

An investigation revealed that the 15-year-old had allegedly been involved in the crimes after hearing witness statements and analyzing forensic evidence and digital records.

The fifteen-year-old has bee

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