Authorities are investigating a bold daytime armed robbery at a Somerville convenience store, where surveillance footage captured a suspect holding a cashier at knifepoint and fleeing with nearly $1,000 in cash.
The incident took place around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Boston Convenience on Broadway.
The cashier, who was working behind the counter, told reporters she was suddenly confronted by the robber. “He stepped right behind the counter and showed me the knife,” said Anju Rani. “He opened the drawer himself and took all the cash. Then he smashed open the lottery counter and grabbed more money from there too.”
The thief escaped with approximately $900, according to the employee. Police are reviewing the video evidence and continuing their search for the suspect.