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Police: Serial Robber Targeting Stores In Lynn, Chelsea, Everett And East Boston

BOSTON (CBS) - EVERETT (CBS) - Police are searching for a serial robber who is believed to have robbed stores in several communities near Boston.

Investigators say the man has held up nine convenience stores and gas stations in East Boston, Lynn, Chelsea and Everett over the past six weeks.

In most instances, the suspect has shown or implied that he has a handgun.

He is described as a middle aged black male wearing a gray hoodie, dark colored jacket, dark jeans and dark sunglasses.

Here is a full list of stores that were robbed provided by Boston Police:

• 02/02/13 – Armed Robbery – Jenny's Convenience – 78 Henry Avenue Lynn
• 03/02/13 – Armed Robbery – Mobile Gas Station – 512 Chestnut St. Lynn
• 02/04/13 – Robbery – Richdale Store – 585 Essex St. Lynn
• 02/07/13 – Robbery – Quick Stop Variety – 621 Western Ave. Lynn
• 02/11/13 – Robbery – Essex Market – 99 Essex St. Lynn
• 02/19/13 – Armed Robbery – Lincoln Market – 200 Essex St. Lynn
• 02/24/13- Armed Robbery – Corner Market) – 803 Broadway Chelsea
• 03/07/13 – Unarmed Robbery – Mobile Gas Station – 470 Meridian St East Boston, MA
• 3/10/13 – Armed Robbery – 7-11 – 543 Ferry St, Everett

Surveillance video of the suspect from Boston Police:

ID Wanted: Individual Wanted in Connection to Unarmed Robbery in East Boston by BPDMediaRelations on YouTube
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