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Man charged with home invasion, kidnapping after posing as fake Amazon delivery employee: Milford police

The incident happened in January when two men, posed as fake Amazon employees, approached a home and forced their way in.

MILFORD, Conn. — A man who posed as a fake Amazon delivery employee is facing home invasion and kidnapping charges, Milford police said.

The incident happened in January at a home on Naugatuck Avenue. 

Police said two armed suspects were dressed in Amazon delivery uniforms and were carrying a package. According to police, they forced their way into the home after the victim opened the door to take the package. 

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Over the following months, detectives investigated the incident and on Thursday, police said 25-year-old Shane Gordon turned himself in, in connection with the home invasion. 

Gordon was charged with home invasion, first-degree robbery, first-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault, and first-degree larceny. Gordon posted the $750,000 bond and has been released, expected back at Milford Superior Court next week. 

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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.

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