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Man Robs Store With Machete Day Before Second Robbery In North Shore Town

Gloucester Police are investigating a pair of consecutive robberies.  

Surveillance image of the suspect in the Speedway robbery (left) and the suspect in the Yellow Sub robbery (right)

Surveillance image of the suspect in the Speedway robbery (left) and the suspect in the Yellow Sub robbery (right)

Photo Credit: Gloucester Police Department

The first robbery happened at the Yellow Sub, located at 73 Pleasant Street, around 4:31 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, police said. 

Investigators determined that a male suspect entered the store with a machete. It is unclear exactly what they stole. 

The second robbery happened at the Speedway gas station at 354 Main Street around 10:47 a.m. on Monday, police said. 

Investigators determined that a male suspect showed a gun and demanded money and cigarettes from an employee before fleeing the scene on foot. 

That suspect is described as a White male, standing around 5'7," with a slim build and wearing a black bandana covering his face, police said. 

Police are unsure if both incidents are related. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 978-283-1212. 

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