BOSTON — Boston Police Department detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that terrorized two elderly women in Roxbury.
At about 8:20 p.m., on Monday, August 12, officers from District B-2 responded to a distressing incident at the intersection of Dudley St. and Clarence St. According to the victims’ report, the suspect followed the two elderly females as they walked, brandished a firearm, and forcibly stole a chain necklace from one of the victims by placing the weapon against her head.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male of unknown age, standing between 5’3″ and 5’4″ tall.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, a black face covering, and black pants.
The Boston Police Department is diligently reviewing the facts and circumstances of the robbery.
The department urges anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.
The identities of those who prefer to assist in an anonymous capacity will be strictly protected.
