MARLBOROUGH – An attempted armed robbery near the MacDonald Hotel on Main Street on Aug. 30 led to the arrest of a local man, police said.
According to information provided by Marlborough police, 37-year-old Alexie Villanueva has been charged with assault with intent to rob while armed with a gun.
Around 12:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to 276 Main St. on a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, police spoke with the victim, who reported arriving at home in the parking lot of the complex when a male approached in a mask. Police said the man pointed a gun, and he stated, “Give me all you got.” The victim recognized Villanueva and asked what he was doing, police said.
Villanueva fled the scene prior to police arrival in a black sedan.
The vehicle was located on Rice Street; the vehicle was open with keys inside and no occupants. Officers observed a male running down the street. The vehicle contained Villanueva’s ID, a mask, gun holster, but no firearm was located. Villanueva was found on Washington Street, and he was placed under arrest, police said.
Villanueva was arraigned in Marlborough District Court; he was committed without bail.
A detention hearing had been scheduled for Sept. 8 at the court.
