The man arrested for allegedly robbing a Groton bank branch last week is also accused of holding up four convenience stores and attempting to rob a fifth.
Timothy J. Foye, 26, of Groton, was charged on Monday morning in connection with the April 9 robbery of the People's United Bank at the Super Stop and Shop on Route 12.
Police said he stole an undisclosed amount of money and got away in a gray-colored sedan.
Investigators found a vehicle matching the description on Friday, which led them to identify Foye as a suspect, according to police.
"A lot of times, crimes are solved with little pieces of information connecting to other little pieces, which gives us the bigger picture," said Groton town police spokesman Lt. John Varone.
He has been charged with second-degree robbery, third-degree larceny and breach of peace.
Foye was being held at the Groton Town Police Department Headquarters on unrelated charges. His bond was set at $200,000 ahead of his court appearance Monday.
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Police are still investigating and said they expect to file more charges against Foye.
He's also suspected of robbing Henny Penny convenience stores in Stonington, Waterford and Ledyard and trying to rob a store in New London.
"It's always aggravating to try to get out and stop these people before they commit a second crime and a third crime," Varone said.
