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Wakefield Police Investigating Armed Robbery

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Wakefield Police Department
Rick Smith, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 23, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Wakefield Police Investigating Armed Robbery

WAKEFIELD – Police Chief Rick Smith reports that the Wakefield Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store late last night.

On Thursday, March 22, at 11:20 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven on Albion Street for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect, a white male between 5-feet-10-inches and 6 feet tall wearing a ski mask, entered the store and demanded that the clerk open the register.

When told that the register was empty, the suspect reached over the counter and took four pack of cigarettes. When he did so, a black handgun was visible in his right hand. The suspect then fled the store, ran across Albion Street and drove off in a dark colored pickup truck down Lake Street.

Officers then conducted a search of the area with the assistance of a Lynnfield Police K-9 unit, but they were unable to locate the suspect or vehicle.

The suspect was further described as having a thin build and wearing a black sweatshirt, gray cargo pants, black gloves and black boots.

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East Bridgewater Police Investigated Armed Robbery

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone:  781-428-3299
Email: john@jgpr.net

East Bridgewater Police Investigated Armed Robbery

Owners Were Urgently Moving Frozen Items from Location Without Power to Another Store When Robbers Struck

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department is investigating after three men allegedly robbed a convenience store that had lost power in the nor’easter at gunpoint as the owners were urgently moving frozen items from the store without power to another location.

Officers responded just after 5:08 p.m. Saturday to the One Stop Convenience Store, located at 650 Plymouth St. The store had lost power in the historic March nor’easter, and the owners were on hand trying to save their inventory from spoiling when three masked men entered the store brandishing handguns and demanding money.

The suspects fled with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. The owners were not injured.

One suspect was described as wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt. The other two were wearing black jackets. All three suspects wore ski type masks.

A K-9 unit checked the area, and officers from Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Halifax, and the Massachusetts Environmental Police all assisted East Bridgewater Police at the scene. The suspects were not found, and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area yesterday or who may have information on this robbery is urged to call the East Bridgewater Police Department at  508-378-7223.

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Andover Police Arrest Three for Home Invasion

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 23, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Andover Police Arrest Three for Home Invasion

Teens from Andover, Haverhill and Saugus Charged

ANDOVER —  Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with a home invasion.

TYLER C. RUNGE,  AGE 18, OF ANDOVER, LUCAS C. HILL, AGE 18, OF HAVERHILL and ASHLEY J. FREDA, AGE 18, OF SAUGUS are charged with:

  • Home Invasion
  • Armed Robbery While Masked
  • Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250
  • Larceny Over $250
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
  • Possession of An Electric Stun Gun

On Thursday, Feb. 22, at approximately 3:35 a.m., the Andover Police Department received a 911 hang up call from a home on Regency Ridge. Dispatchers attempted to call back, but the line was abruptly disconnected.

Police were immediately dispatched to the home to investigate the 911 hang up. Upon approaching the residence, the first responding officer observed taillights heading away from the house toward the end of the road’s cul-de-sac.

After making contact with the homeowners, who were visibly shaken, Andover Police learned that the male and female victims had been robbed at gunpoint.

The victims reported that they were awoken by loud banging noises downstairs, and when the male resident went to investigate, he was confronted by one of the suspects, who held him at gunpoint and demanded money. The man also observed another suspect standing nearby in the garage.

The suspects then the led the male victim back upstairs, where they located the female victim, who had attempted to dial 911. The suspects led both victims back downstairs, where they located the man’s wallet, removed all the cash it contained and fled the home.

The suspects were described as two younger males wearing sweatshirts, ski masks, gloves and carrying firearms.

Police located the suspects’ vehicle in the area, which was operated by HILL. Also in the car was RUNGE and FREDA. Following an on scene investigation, police located and seized two knives, a mask and two guns — an air soft gun and what appeared to be a machine pistol — from inside the vehicle. The pistol will be sent to the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for testing.

Through the investigation it was also determined that FREDA was inside the residence at the time of the home invasion, although went unseen by the victims.

The three suspects were placed under arrest, booked and held at the Andover Police Department on $500,000 bail. They were scheduled to be arraigned today at Lawrence District Court.

“We want community members to rest assured that they are not in danger,” Chief Keefe said. “This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. I want to commend the investigating officers for their quick response in apprehending these suspects. They did a fantastic job stopping this criminal activity.”

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Methuen Police Investigating Armed Robbery

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

Media Contact: Captain Kristopher McCarthy
Phone: 978-983-8752
Email: KWMcCarthy@ci.methuen.ma.us

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Methuen Police Investigating Armed Robbery

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Police Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department is investigating an armed robbery.

On Sunday, Feb. 11 at 9:52 p.m., Methuen Police were dispatched to Oscar’s Liquors, located at 441 Prospect St. for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, officers were informed that three men had walked in the store demanding money. One of the suspects brandished a black handgun during the robbery.

The suspects fled down Prospect St. toward Ferry Street and the Lawrence city line with an undetermined amount of cash from the store. No injuries were reported. 

Methuen Police are seeking three suspects:  

  • Suspect One is described as approximately 6’2″ and was seen wearing a black winter jacket and maroon sweatpants. He was carrying a black handgun. 
  • Suspect Two is described as 5’10” and was seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and black Puma brand sweatpants with blue sneakers.
  • Suspect Three is described as 5’11” and was seen wearing a navy blue sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

All three suspects wore masks during the robbery.

“I encourage anyone who may have any information on this brazen robbery to contact the Methuen Police Department,” Mayor Jajuga said. “You are our eyes and ears, and you help our police keep the community safe.”

“We are actively investigating this incident, which could have ended much worse, given the presence of a handgun,” Chief Solomon said. “I echo our mayor in asking any resident who may have seen something suspicious to call the Methuen  Police Department right away.”

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects or with any other information on this incident is asked to call the Methuen Police Department at 978-983-8698.

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