Knife-wielding robbers escape with stolen vapes in Roxbury as law enforcement seeks community assistance

Monday, December 8, 2025
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Knife-wielding robbers escape with stolen vapes in Roxbury as law enforcement seeks community assistance

Detectives believe the suspects may frequent the Heath Street area following the robbery incident.

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ROXBURY—Detectives are on the hunt for three armed robbers who stormed a local shop, brandishing a knife and snatching up valuable vapes and smoking items. The chilling incident unfolded at approximately 4:40 PM on December 5, 2025, at 80 Marcella Street, leaving the community rattled.

Reports indicate that one of the suspects threatened staff with a knife while the other two made their way behind the counter to grab merchandise. After successfully pilfering various items, the trio fled on foot down Marcella Street, heading toward Centre Street. Law enforcement believes the suspects may often be found in the nearby Heath Street area.

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Boston Police Department officials shared these images with the public.

The suspects were described as follows:

  • Suspect 1: A male with medium complexion, dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants featuring identifiable logos, and a sheisty mask. He carried a grey backpack.
  • Suspect 2: Also a male of medium complexion, wearing a black jacket, black Nike sweatpants with a white swoosh, and a sheisty mask.

  • Suspect 3: A male in a black jacket with a grey hooded sweatshirt underneath, sporting a blue medical mask and black sweatpants.

Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of this brazen robbery to step forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously via the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Tip Line:

📞 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Submit a tip via Boston Police CrimeStoppers

This alarming crime highlights not only the audacity of these suspects but also the community's need to band together to ensure safety and assist law enforcement in bringing these thieves to justice.

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