NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Police said Wednesday another woman came forward to report that she believed an incident she experienced in Darien was with the same vehicle and driver arrested and charged this week for kidnapping, attempted murder, and first-degree assault.
According to the woman, she was running on Hollow Tree Ridge Road near Camp Avenue on April 19 when in incident occurred.
She told officers that while running in the Southbound lane, a red Honda Civic traveling North crossed the double-yellow center line, striking her with its driver’s side rear view mirror.
The red Honda paused momentarily and the driver made eye contact with the victim before driving away, she reported.
It wasn't until a mugshot of 31-year-old Mynor Romeo Alvarado-Canahui, of Norwalk was release that the victim was able to identify him as the individual driving the red Honda when it struck her.
Darien Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area on the above date and time or with any information to contact them at (203) 662-5330.
Residents with home security cameras are also urged to review any images they may have on that day/time.
Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203.662.5330
Police arrested Alvarado-Canahui and charged him after they say he struck a woman walking along the road, tried to abduct her and then drown her.
He was held on a $500,000 bond.
Police said a woman was walking on Valley Road against traffic on Monday shortly after 4 pm. when she noticed a red Honda Civic pass by her several times. The woman later told police that she thought the driver might be lost. She took note of the first two letters on the license plate.
Soon after, the woman was struck from behind by the Civic and her head hit the windshield according to police. They said Alvarado attempted to get the woman into the car but was unable to do so. Police said he dragged the woman down to a nearby river and attempted to drown her. Several witnesses at the scene yelled at Alvarado and stopped him from holding her under the water.
The witnesses called the police and stayed with the woman. Police found the suspect near his car and took Alvarado into custody. The car was found with damage to the windshield. The letters on the plate matched with those the woman had remembered. Police said there was no connection between the suspect and the woman.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Sgt. Peter Condos of the New Canaan Police Investigative Section at 203-594-3522.
Additionally, witnesses who were in the area of Valley Road or surrounding streets on May 25, 2020, between the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM, who saw a red Honda Civic, should contact Sgt. Condos.
Alvarado was scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Tuesday.
Police said, "We also request that residents in the area of 1037 Valley Road contact Sgt. Condos if they have surveillance video that captures Valley Road.
"Given that Alvarado is in custody, and that this is an isolated, random crime, there is no threat to the New Canaan Community."
"We understand that this incident will cause concern, and as a result, we will intensify our patrols throughout Town to reassure our Community that New Canaan is a safe Town with a very low crime rate."