Police Investigating Multiple Purse Robberies at Canton Shaw's

CANTON, MA — Police are searching for two suspects who they say are responsible for a series of unarmed robberies at the Shaw's near Cobbs Corner.

Over the past two weeks the following robberies took place, according to the Canton Police Department:

• Jan. 29, 7:15 p.m. A woman was approached by a another woman who demanded her purse. The victim refused to comply and ran back inside Shaw's before calling 911.
• Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. -On Monday February 06, at 6:30PM in the evening, a woman was approached and assaulted by a man who then stole the victim’s purse.
• Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. - A woman was approached by another woman, who demanded and then forcefully took her purse.

The suspects, believed to be a male and female, may be using multiple vehicles, police said. One of the vehicles is a black pickup truck caught on surveillance video from one of the incidents.

Police are investigating and adding patrols to the area.

If you recognize the vehicle or the suspect, you can call the Canton Police Department at 781-828-1212.

Images via Canton Police Department