At about 10:15am, on Sunday, April 5, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to the area of Harrison Ave and E. Lenox Street for the report of an armed robbery. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was working in the back of his truck (a Boston Globe vehicle) when two black males, both wearing black hooded sweatshirts, approached, showed a firearm and demanded money. During the course of the robbery, the victim says he believes the firearm was discharged. The victim was not struck, however, he was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries suffered during the robbery. Officers did recover ballistic evidence from the scene. According to the victim, the suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of money, some of which came in the form of coins.The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area D-4 detectives at (617) 343-4683.
Community members who wish to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner can either call CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

At about 10:15am, on Sunday, April 5, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to the area of Harrison Ave and E. Lenox Street for the report of an armed robbery. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was working in the back of his truck (a Boston Globe vehicle) when two black males, both wearing black hooded sweatshirts, approached, showed a firearm and demanded money. During the course of the robbery, the victim says he believes the firearm was discharged. The victim was not struck, however, he was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries suffered during the robbery. Officers did recover ballistic evidence from the scene. According to the victim, the suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of money, some of which came in the form of coins.The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area D-4 detectives at (617) 343-4683.
Community members who wish to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner can either call CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.