Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested Following an Armed Robbery Incident in Dorchester

Investigation Update: At about 12:53 PM, on Friday, October 25, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested a 15-year-old Juvenile Male after a recent Armed Robbery. Officers observed a suspect matching the description walking from Harvard Street towards Vesta Road. Officers exited their cruiser and attempted to speak with the suspect, who immediately took off running. Officers observed the suspect throw a firearm, and were quickly able to apprehend him in a nearby alley. Officers recovered two replica firearms from the suspect's flight path. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted for Armed Robbery while Masked. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: At about 12:02 PM , on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the area of 613 Park Street for a report of an armed robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the suspect displayed a firearm by lifting up his shirt, and stole $600 in U.S. currency from the register. The suspect discarded his clothing on Norwell Street and fled the area.