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Police searching for suspect in alleged gunpoint robbery of elderly women in Roxbury
The alleged thief followed the two women, put a gun to one of their heads, and stole a necklace, Boston police said.
Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man authorities say robbed two elderly women at gunpoint in Roxbury on Sunday.
Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery around 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of Dudley and Clarence streets, the Boston Police Department said in a news release. According to police, the thief allegedly followed the two women while they were walking, put a gun to one of the women’s heads, and stole her chain necklace.
Police described the alleged thief as a man of unknown age, standing about 5 foot 3 inches to 5 foot 4 inches tall. He was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, a black face covering, and black pants, according to the news release.
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The armed robbery remains under investigation.
Boston police urged anyone with information to contact detectives at 617-343-4275. Community members can also provide tips anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
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