Business Alert |
Boston Police: B-2 RoxburyB-2 Commercial Armed Robbery
On February 25, 2010, the Boston Check Cashers located at 366 Warren Street, Roxbury was robbed by firearm. During closing two males were hiding in the store and forced employees to open the safe by gun point. Suspects were both described as Black males, wearing face masks, dark clothing, 5’7, and medium build. One suspect had a black handgun and the other suspect a silver handgun. Both suspects fled the area after robbing the establishment of an undisclosed amount of money.
Businesses are encouraged to practice the following safety tips:
During the robbery-
· Give the robber the money they ask for
· If the robber tells you to open the safe and you can, open it
· If a robber tells you to open the safe and you can’t, tell him that they don’t trust you to have access to it
· Don’t argue or agitate the robber
· Try to memorize what the robber looks like and what they are wearing
· Do not chase or follow the robber
· Once the robber has left call 911 before you call anyone else.
After the robbery-
· Call 911 immediately
· Lock the front door to the store and don’t let anyone in
· Ask anyone who was in the store during the robbery to stay until the police arrive
· While waiting for the police write down a physical description of the robber and what he/ she was wearing and what the robber touched.
· Try not to touch anything
· Try to stay off the phone until responding officers arrive
If you have any questions, information or tips please call the Detectives at B-2 (617) 343-4275 or the Community Service Office at 617-343-4278.
The Boston Police Department urges any community members who would like to provide information regarding this incident anonymously to call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in your information, not your identity.
Date: 8:37:32 PM 02/26/2010 EST
See More Alerts From This Group Go to Group Page |
||||||||||||||||||||||
