At about 5:50 PM, on Friday, July 28, 2023, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown), responded to a call for an armed robbery in progress at 296 Boylston Street (Audemars Piguet Boutique Boston).
Three to four suspects were observed breaking into the business with hammers, robbed the store and fled in a motor vehicle which was apprehended by officers at Tremont Street and Boylston Street. Three of the suspects were placed under arrest, the fourth suspect/operator of the motor vehicle fled down Tremont Street towards Stuart Street on foot, but was not located. Officers recovered from the vehicle, eight stolen high-end watches, a small sledge hammer and other burglarious tools along with a firearm from one of the suspects. There were no injuries reported at the time of the incident.
Akari Cummings, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with; Armed Robbery (Chain Store), Aggravated Breaking & Entering Daytime, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.
Jaydrian Diaz, 20, of Jamaica Plain was arrested and charged with; Armed Robbery (Chain Store), Aggravated Breaking & Entering Daytime, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.
Isiah McPherson, 21, of Boston was arrested and charged with; Armed Robbery (Chain Store), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Breaking & Entering Daytime, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.
All three suspects are expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.