Crime & Safety

Somerville Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect

The incident took place on Monday at a business in the area of Mystic Ave. and Temple St.

Somerville police are searching for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Monday.
Somerville police are searching for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Monday. (Somerville Police Department)

SOMERVILLE, MA — Somerville police are searching for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Monday.

Officers responded to a business in the area of Mystic Ave. and Temple St. for a report of an armed robbery around 11:35 a.m.

Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, who said a man walked into the store, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the register.

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The victim attempted to fight the suspect and the suspect then fled the area, police said.

The suspect was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, a black hat with a white emblem, a black facemask, white sneakers, black socks, and gray sweatpants.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Somerville police at 617-625-1600 or leave an anonymous tip here.

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