NORTH STONINGTON, CT – Police have arrested three individuals wanted for an armed robbery that took place in a Stonington Hotel early Saturday morning.
According to police, at approximately 2:27 a.m., Connecticut State Troopers were dispatched to the Bellissimo Grande Hotel located at 411 Norwich Westerly Road in the Town of North Stonington for the report of a larceny and threatening incident involving a firearm.
“The hotel’s night watchmen observed three males entering vehicles, including one he owns. When approached by the watchman a male pointed a firearm at him, the three males left the scene in a white Jeep Wrangler,” the CSP said in a statement. “Troopers were provided a description of the vehicle and suspects. A responding Trooper observed the vehicle on Norwich-Westerly Road and attempted to stop the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle then engaged Troopers in a pursuit.”
According to police, the pursuit was broadcast to area police departments and assistance was received from both the Montville and Ledyard Police Departments.
“A Montville Officer was able to successfully deploy Stop Sticks in the area of Route 2 and Route 2A in the Town of Preston with Troopers and Officers still in pursuit. The vehicle continued on a short distance before stopping in the area of the Norwich State Hospital property due to its disabling damage,” the agency reported. “Two of the occupants fled on foot, but were quickly apprehended by responding Troopers and Montville Officers.”
A firearm with an obliterated serial number was located. All three parties were then placed into custody without incident.
Three suspects were arrested. Their names were not released at this time.