Clerk fights off armed robber in Chelsea convenience store

Chelsea Police arrested a man seen on surveillance video trying to violently rob the EZ Mart in Chelsea, armed with two knives in broad daylight Monday morning.

Suspect in robbery faces charges

Investigators said Edwin Geovanny Videz-Trinidad, 27, faces several charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery and malicious destruction of property.

Police say Videz-Trinidad walked into the store wearing a black ski mask, but the clerk quickly spotted him.

Investigators said that’s when a violent struggle started, with the suspect trying to force his way to the register and swinging a knife at the clerk. But the clerk fought back with a screwdriver…

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