VIDEO: East Boston, Lynn robbery suspect is sought
Credit: Boston Police
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who is wanted for robbing several area stores, including ones in Boston and Lynn.
Boston police released surveillance images and video of the suspect on Thursday.
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The robbery spree started last month and the most recent one occurred Sunday at a 7-Eleven in Everett. During the robberies, the man implies or displays a gun and demands cash.
Police said the man started his convenience store robbery spree on Feb. 2 when he held up Jerry’s Convenience in Lynn. Since then he’s robbed eight other stores including a Mobil station in East Boston.
Police described the suspect as a middle-aged black man. He wears sunglasses, a gray hooded sweatshirt, a dark jacket and jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call 617-343-4234.
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