On 08/29/2024 at approximately 9:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call from a resident
of Perry Hill Rd. that they were just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that she met the
male and female suspect on the social media app, Facebook Marketplace, and agreed to purchase
Air Jordan Sneakers.
The victim reported that a male and female arrived at her residence in a silver suv. The victim
reported that a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes and she attempted to get her money
back from the front seat passenger. The victim stated that as she was attempting to get her money
back the male operator pulled a handgun out and pointed it at her. The victim reported that she
observed the vehicle drive off and observed that it had a paper license plate displayed on the back
of the car.
Moments later Officer Dinihanian spotted a vehicle matching the description traveling South
on Bridgeport Ave. Officer Dinihanian traveled behind the vehicle as it entered onto Route 8
Northbound, where a motor vehicle stop was conducted. During the traffic stop a loaded stolen
firearm and items related to the Facebook Marketplace sale were located inside the vehicle.
The operator identified as Wazim Ali Hariprashad, Age 19, of Bridgeport was arrested and
charged with Robbery 1 st degree, Conspiracy to commit Robbery 1 st degree, Theft of a Firearm,
and Carrying a Pistol without a permit. Harisprashad was placed on $100,000.00 bond and
scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on 08/30/2024.
The female passenger identified as Caroline Gabriela Ruiz-Robinson, age 18 of Bridgeport
was charged with Robbery 1 st degree and conspiracy to commit robbery 1 st degree. Ruiz-
Robinson posted a $50,000.00 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on
09/16/2024.