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Police search for suspect in assault and vandalism over store’s mask policy

Police say the man vandalized the Roxbury business and then pepper-sprayed the owner.

Boston police released this photo of the suspect in an assault and vandalism at a Roxbury store over its mask policy. Police described the suspect as a black male, between 60 and 70 years old, and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. Courtesy/BPD

By Rosemary Ford

December 28, 2021

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Boston police are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspect in an assault and vandalism incident at N&M Market, 2359 Washington St., in Roxbury.

Around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, the suspect vandalized the inside of the store because of its mask policy, according to a statement from police.

When confronted about the vandalism, the suspect pepper-sprayed the owner, according to police.

Police described the suspect as a Black male, 60 to 70 years old, and weighing approximately 150-170 pounds.

Anyone with information should call detectives at 617-343-4275.