Daizuante Springer Arrested After Armed Jewelry Store Robbery in Hartford

An armed suspect was arrested in Hartford after deploying pepper spray during a robbery attempt at a jewelry store Friday, Yahoo reported.

According to law enforcement, authorities arrived at the Fine Gold and Jewelry Store situated on William Shorty Campbell Street within the city’s South End at 2:20 p.m. following an employee report of an ongoing armed robbery.

Store employees made an emergency call while struggling with the armed suspect inside the business. The suspect allegedly used pepper spray during the incident, exposing several customers including a young child.

Detective Maldonado and Officer Khan were the first officers to arrive and took the suspect into custody. Customers exposed to the pepper spray and employees with minor injuries were treated on scene.

Investigators later determined the suspect was in possession of burglary tools, a stolen handgun, and a submachine gun. The individual was taken to the Hartford Police Department for booking and was identified by police as 23-year-old Daizuante Springer.

Authorities seized firearms comprising a SIG Sauer MPX 9mm submachine gun loaded with 21 rounds alongside a Glock 43X 9mm handgun containing 15 rounds of ammunition. Both firearms were reported stolen.

Springer faces charges including robbery in the first degree, assault in the third degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, possession of an assault weapon, weapons in a motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, and reckless endangerment in the first degree.

The South Community Service Bureau was commended by Hartford police for its investigative efforts and the retrieval of the stolen guns, while the swift response of the officers was credited with successfully apprehending the suspect without harm.

Individuals possessing any details or insights regarding unlawful acts in Hartford should reach out to the Hartford Police Department’s confidential tip line at (860)-722-TIPS (8477).