Early Saturday morning, an armed robbery occurred at a 7-Eleven store on Main Street in Worcester. According to a Facebook post from the Worcester Police Department, a male suspect entered the store around 3:25 a.m., took items without paying, brandished a knife, and stole money from the premises. Acting on received information, the Worcester Police promptly began their search for the suspect.
The investigation took a swift turn when officers identified Charles Yawn, a thirty-year-old resident of William St, on Main St. Given the similarity between Mr. Yawn and the individual in the store's surveillance footage, officers proceeded to a pat frisk, during which Mr. Yawn responded with violence, assaulting an officer. This turn of events led to his arrest and the recovery of a pair of scissors from his person. Yawn has been charged with Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and on top of these, was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for businesses operating at night and reaffirms the perpetual challenges faced by law enforcement. As authorities continue to investigate, the community awaits further details on the matter and the judicial process that will follow. Worcester Police Department has not yet released additional information regarding the arrest warrant or specifics about the armed robbery.
