Armed Robbery Suspect Sought By Worcester Police

WORCESTER, MA—Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery of a Worcester market.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, around 4:45 p.m., Worcester police headed to Paulino's Market at 420 Pleasant St. for the report of an armed robbery.

Employees told police that a man entered the store, walked up to the counter and pulled out a small hand gun, pointing it at the employee and demanding cash. He then grabbed the cash, put the weapon in his front waistband and walked out, said police, heading down Pleasant toward Winslow Street. No one was injured.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 6’2” tall, medium build, beard, wearing glasses, a hooded sweatshirt that was pulled up over his head, and jeans.

This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.

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