Boston police ask for public’s help identifying Brighton armed robbery suspect

Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect in the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Brighton on Tuesday.

Police said the robbery, at 587 Washington St., took place around 11:46 a.m. Police released photos of the suspect, who they described as “a male, seen wearing a dirty black jacket, dirty black pants, black boots, a black mask, and blue gloves.”

The suspect showed a gun during the robbery, according to police.

“Caution is advised if encountering him,” police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at (617) 343-4256 or by submitting tips anonymously by calling 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Dialynn Dwyer

Dialynn Dwyer is a reporter and editor at Boston.com, covering breaking and local news across Boston and New England.

 

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