A Massachusetts mail carrier who has worked for nearly 30 years was held up at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon.
The robbery occurred in the town of Peabody, about a 30-minute drive north of Boston. Officers responded to Veterans Memorial Drive for a report of an armed robbery just before 12:30 p.m.
Multiple security cameras captured video of the theft.
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A mail carrier told officers that he was approached from behind. He said the suspect brandished a black firearm and demanded the keys to the post office boxes.
The suspect fled the scene. He is described as a black male in his 20s, with a slim build, approximately 5’8″ tall. Police said he was wearing a black jacket with a yellow hoodie and a blue face mask.
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Speaking to Boston 25 News, the postman described the robbery as a “horrific experience.” Despite the ordeal, he said that he plans to return to his normal route.
Multiple security cameras captured the theft on video from multiple angles.
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The theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mathew Mason at 978-538-6369 or Detective Andrew Greenberg at 978-538-6313.
Fox News’ Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
