Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Swiping $13,000 Worth Of Casino Chips From Encore Boston Harbor Table
Witnesses told investigators that they saw a man sitting at a gaming table but not playing.
August 8, 2024
MALDEN - A man grabbed thousands of dollars worth of casino chips from a gaming table at Encore Boston Harbor Tuesday evening and tried to run away, Massachusetts State Police say. Gary Hunt faced a judge in Malden District Court Wednesday morning and was ordered to stay away from the Everett casino.
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The casino said in a statement that "an individual fled the premises after attempting a chip theft in a gaming area." The Encore surveillance team identified him and police caught up to the suspect in a nearby parking lot.
Witnesses told investigators that they saw a man sitting at a gaming table but not playing. They said he got up several times to use his cell phone.
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