MATTAPAN — A man in a black sweatshirt and black shorts walked into Budget Liquors at 69 River Street on Friday afternoon, slipped a bottle of wine into his pocket, and headed for the door. He didn't make it out quietly.
A struggle broke out. The victim was struck in the head. The suspect bolted on foot toward Mattapan Square — bottle still on him.
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That's the unarmed robbery the Boston Police Department wants help solving. Detectives released images of the suspect Tuesday and are asking the public to identify the man caught on camera at the River Street liquor store, according to a community alert.
Photo: Boston Police Department
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The incident happened at 12:22 PM on Friday, May 1. Officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the radio call and spoke with the victim, who described the encounter. Unarmed robbery, in Massachusetts, doesn't require a weapon — only force or threat of force during the taking. The blow during the getaway is what elevates this from shoplifting.
Officers canvassed the area. They came up empty.
Detectives at District B-3 can be reached at (617) 343-2286. Anonymous tips go to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, by text — "TIP" to CRIME (27463) — or online via Boston Police CrimeStoppers.
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