Stoneham Police Release Surveillance Photo of Suspect in Armed Robbery at Stop N Save

have released a surveillance photo captured during the at last weekend.

At 8:02 p.m. April 14, police responded to a robbery in progress at the convenience store, located at 140 Franklin St., according to the police log.

The suspect was reportedly carrying a black handgun, wearing a black net-like mask and a hooded sweatshirt, according to the store clerk.

The clerk claims the suspect is the same person who robbed the store previously wearing a Joker mask. The Stop N Save was robbed at 10:02 p.m. Jan. 12 and "the handgun in both cases appears to be an exact match," according to Det. Chris Dalis.

The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from the store before fleeing the scene heading in the direction of Stoneham High School on Franklin Street. The suspect's vehicle is believed to be an older-model dark-colored, possibly black, Nissan Altima, according to police.

Since the robbery, police have stepped up patrols in the area and are , but as of Friday morning no arrests have been made.

Stoneham Patch is attempting to obtain surveillance video from the armed robbery. We'll post an update should we receive it.

If you have information related to the case or know the person captured in the surveillance image, contact the Stoneham Police Department at 781-438-1215. Tips can be left anonymously.