Shoplifter chased out of Back Bay market flashes gun at clerk, police say

Boston Police report they are looking for a man who tried lifting a couple of bottles from Quality Mart, 21 Massachusetts Ave., got chased out by a clerk and then, before he made his way towards Kenmore Square, flashed what appeared to be a gun at the employee, around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, medium build, about 5’7″ in height, wearing a head wrap, black jacket, long white undershirt, black North Face backpack, blue jeans, and Timberland boots .

If he looks or sounds familiar, contact detectives at 617-343-5619 or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).