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Medford Man Arrested In Robbery Of Chipotle With Hypodermic Needle

QUINCY (CBS) -- Quincy Police say they've arrested a man who tried to rob a Chipotle with a hypodermic needle.

Malik Horani, 33 of Medford, was arrested on Friday for the robbery.

Police say Horani robbed the Chipotle on Newport Avenue around 5:39 p.m. the previous Tuesday, threatening to stab the cashier with the needle before fleeing.

They said that, after posting a video of the robbery on social media, they were able to arrest Horani--and thanked Watertown and Boston Police as well as everyone who sent in tips about the man.

Horani will be arraigned in Quincy District Court on a charge of attempting to commit an armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon.

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