Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood this week.
Police said the first armed robbery occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of 470 Commonwealth Avenue, the listed address for Bluemoon Smoke Shop, and the second around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday in the area of 324 Newbury St., the address for City Smoke Shop.
The suspect in both incidents was described as a man with a thin build, about 40-50 years old, wearing a blue winter hat, black reading glasses, a green zip-up jacket, light beige pants and gray sneakers. He was also carrying a large gray travel bag.
The man said he had a gun, but no weapon was shown, according to police.
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The man fled toward Boylston Street in both incidents. Police didn't say what was taken.
The robberies remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 617-343-5619. Anonymous tips can also be reported to 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to 27463.
