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Violent Robberies at AT&T Stores: 2 Sentenced to Prison
A brutal string of robberies at AT&T stores across Connecticut and western Massachusetts has come to an end with two perpetrators facing prison time. Shaquille Raymond, 25, of Hartford, and Saviana Bourne, 25, of Middletown, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport yesterday.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Raymond, Alex Josephs, Ronaldo Smith, and Deshawn Baugh committed several violent armed robberies of AT&T stores in 2021. The perpetrators typically entered the stores shortly before closing, pointed weapons at employees, and, at times, pistol-whipped, dragged, and shoved employees toward the back inventory room. They then held the employees at gunpoint while loading large bags with cell phones and other electronics.
The group stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise. Bourne, who worked at AT&T stores, helped plan the robberies, served as a getaway driver, and coordinated the sale of the stolen merchandise. The investigation revealed that Raymond and his associates robbed AT&T stores in Newington on January 29, 2021, and Enfield on February 24, 2021. Baugh then joined the conspiracy and together they robbed an AT&T store in Canton on April 15, 2021, and attempted to rob stores in Torrington and Glastonbury in May 2021.
On June 6, 2021, Raymond and his associates, armed with a semiautomatic pistol, two revolvers, and a semiautomatic rifle, robbed an AT&T store in West Springfield, Massachusetts. After the robbery, they fled in a vehicle driven by Bourne, who led police on a high-speed chase that ended when their vehicle collided with a Massachusetts State Police cruiser. Raymond, Josephs, Smith, Baugh, and Bourne were arrested, and a search of the vehicle revealed more than $150,000 in stolen merchandise, as well as the firearms used during the robbery.
Raymond, 25, of Hartford, was sentenced to 72 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release. Bourne, 25, of Middletown, was sentenced to 78 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release. Both defendants were ordered to pay restitution of $298,073.86, which reflects the losses from the Newington, Enfield, and Canton robberies. Raymond and Bourne have been detained since their arrests.
The FBI’s Connecticut Violent Crimes Task Force investigated the case with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police and the Newington, Enfield, Canton, Torrington, Glastonbury, and West Springfield Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Ruff is prosecuting the case.
Baugh, who pleaded guilty to his role in the robberies, was sentenced to 108 months of imprisonment and ordered to pay restitution of $124,842.45. Josephs and Smith await sentencing.
The crimes committed by Raymond and his associates have had a significant impact on the communities affected. The stolen merchandise was valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the employees who were held at gunpoint will likely never forget the traumatic experience.
The sentencing of Raymond and Bourne brings some closure to the families and employees who were affected by their crimes. However, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and the devastating consequences of violent robberies.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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