Hartford Jewelry Store Owner Restrains Robbery Suspect Until Police Arrive

A Hartford, Connecticut, jewelry store owner kept a suspected robber under control until officers arrived on Friday, Nov. 6, USA Carry reports, citing an incident summary from CT Police Live.

Key points

• The call: Around 2:20 p.m., Hartford police were sent to the shop on William Shorty Campbell Street after a report that someone had come in and tried to rob it.
• The owner: Before officers got there, the owner had restrained the suspect. Dispatch reported that the owner was armed; whether the suspect had a weapon was unknown.
• Pepper spray: Someone in the store used pepper spray while an infant was inside. The summary does not say who sprayed it.
• Aftermath: Officers confirmed the suspect was secured, and one requested EMS because of the spray and the infant. The infant's condition was not reported.
• No charges yet: Police have not named the suspect or announced any charges.

Quick take

USA Carry's Luke McCoy cautions that going hands-on while carrying is risky: no one on the call knew whether the suspect was armed, and grappling with someone brings your own firearm within their reach. He advises that anyone holding a suspect for police make certain dispatchers pass along who they are, their appearance, and that they are carrying.

Read the full story at USA Carry.