Boston Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July 17, in Charlestown. The individual, described as a white male with tattoos on his right forearm, was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, gray running pants with dark stripes, and black sneakers. The incident unfolded around 8:47 PM near 285 Main Street.
Authorities have taken to the internet with a community alert, urging anyone who can identify the suspect to come forward. The Boston Police Department, diligently reviewing the facts and circumstances, seeks assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in the knife-wielding affair. While wearing a mask, he brandished a knife at the victim during the confrontation.
The department has not released details regarding what was taken during the robbery or if the victim sustained any injuries. Detectives from District A-1/A-15 are leading the investigation and wish for anyone with information to contact them at (617) 343-4571.
For those preferring confidentiality, the Boston Police Department encourages contacting the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or sending a text with the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The department assures that they will stringently guard and protect the identities of all assisting in an anonymous manner.
