Crime & Safety

Police Investigate Early Morning Robbery

Thief steals about $120 from Dunkin Donuts on Colman Street

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early this morning at the on Colman Street.

Captain Steve Crowley of the said the call of the robbery came in at 5:02 a.m., shortly after the business's 5 a.m. opening time. Crowley said the robber stole about $120 after displaying a small-caliber firearm. The man then fled the scene through a rear entrance and went through the lot of the neighboring business.

Crowley said witnesses described the suspect as a light-complexioned black man with dark clothing, a partial mask, and gloves. Police established a K-9 track that discovered the path the suspect took, but found no other evidence at the scene.

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