BOSTON, MA — Two men robbed Santander Bank in Roxbury at gunpoint Tuesday morning.
The bandits struck shortly after 10 a.m. a nd were last seen fleeing the Washington Street bank on foot along Harrison Avenue in the direction of the Orchard Park area.
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"The suspects are also believed to be associated with a blue Toyota RAV4 bearing an attached license plate, Massachusetts registration 4MXN78, last seen on Blue Hill Avenue outbound in the Grove Hall area," the Boston Police Department said in a media release.
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One of the robbers was described as light-skinned, about 5-foot-7 with a medium build, and wearing a light blue Nike Tech hoodie, black pants, blue gloves and a black face mask, according to the release, and the other was wearing a black Champion hoodie with white lettering, black pants, blue gloves, and a black face mask.
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"Members of the public are advised to use caution, as a firearm was brandished during the incident," the release said.
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Police asked anyone with information on the robbery or the two men to call District B-2 detectives at 617-343-4275. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
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