‘Do not approach’: Boston Police searching for suspect with machete and gun in 2 armed robberies

Boston Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who reportedly had both a machete and gun during two armed robberies in East Boston.

Police advised the public to call 911 immediately if you see this man and to not approach him.

The suspect, who is believed to be armed with a machete and a firearm, speaks both English and Spanish, police said.

Police released several photographs of the suspect on Tuesday afternoon.

In the photos, the suspect is wearing a blue-colored winter jacket inside out with the Honda logo on it, black pants, black shoes, a black backpack on his back, blue vinyl gloves, a silver watch, black sunglasses, and a gray covering over his mouth.

In one photograph, he is seen drawing the machete with his right hand while holding a gun in his left hand.

Both armed robberies happened in East Boston on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The first armed robbery happened at 9:48 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the East Boston Corner Market at 83 Bennington St., police said.

A few minutes later, at 9:55 p.m., the second armed robbery happened at East Coast Variety store at 223 London St.

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