Boston police are looking for suspects in recent coffee robbery

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person in connection with a suspected hot coffee assault that occurred in Roxbury last month.

According to a statement from the Boston Police Department, the incident occurred at 8:50 a.m. on September 28 in the area of ​​2493 Washington St.

This assault and battery with a dangerous weapon follows a series of alleged attacks involving everyday items – including coffee – in Boston.

Police describe the suspect as a “black male with a beard, wearing a black sweatshirt, brown pants and carrying a black bag.”

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Lindsay Shachnow covers general assignment news for Boston.com, covering breaking news, crime and politics across New England.

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