Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Honey Farms With Syringe

WORCESTER, MA—Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who allegedly robbed a Honey Farms with a syringe.

On Thursday, July 6, 2017, around 4:09 a.m., Worcester police were called to the Honey Farms Market at 304 Belmont St. for a report of an armed robbery in which the suspect had armed himself with a syringe.

The 26-year-old male clerk told officers that a man came in holding a syringe and demanded a pack of cigarettes and money from the register. The suspect grabbed some cash and ran off on foot, last seen running west on Belmont Street behind the market.

It appears that the suspect may have entered a dark colored sedan and drove off heading east on Belmont Street, said police. The suspect (pictured) was described as a white male, 35-45 years old, approximately 5’5” tall, dirty blonde hair with a beard wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and jean shorts.

Anyone who recognizes the person in the photo can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.