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Police Search For Man Who Vandalized Store, Pepper Sprayed Owner Over Mask Policy

BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Police are looking for the man who pepper sprayed a store owner over a mask policy.

Officers said around 6:30 Thursday night, the suspect went into the N&M Market in Roxbury and vandalized the store because of the mask policy. The suspect then allegedly pepper sprayed the store owner when he was confronted.

The suspect is described as a Black man, 60-70 years old and approximately 150-170 pounds.

Face masks are required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston.

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