by Chief John Moore
9/16/2013

·          On August 19, 2013 a Dunkin Donuts in the town of Dedham was robbed at gunpoint by a male party. Lesson learned: franchises such as Dunkin Donuts are a high volume business where the amount of cash in the store may be very high if regular deposits are not made.

·        On August 20, 2013 the Motel 6 on Route 9 in Northborough was robbed at gun point (described as a black semi-auto handgun). Suspect fled in a SUV. Lessons learned: thieves such as this one may have chosen this target for the quick exit (major routes, etc.)

·        On August 20, 2013 at approximately 5:30pm at Family Style Pizza in Framingham (Rte. 135) was robbed at gunpoint. Lesson learned: restaurants at dinner hours are a favorite target due to a high volume of cash being transacted and the possible confusion of many customers in the establishment.

·        On August 20, 2013 at approximately 11:00pm a McDonalds in Attleborough was robbed at gunpoint. Lessons learned: businesses at closing time can be a favored target of thieves.   

·        On August 25, 2013 a motor vehicle was stolen from an auto mechanic’s yard in Uxbridge. Lesson learned: use the key drop when dropping off for service on off hours.

·        On August 26, 2013 a lone suspect robbed a 7-11 in Walpole around closing time. No weapon was used, and a note was passed to the clerk. The clerk was able to give a detailed head to toe description including race, build, lack of facial hair, clothing to include a hat and the color and type of footwear. Lesson learned:  closing time robbery with a higher cash amount of hand and less patrons. Also, the importance of the most detailed description possible.