Cigarette addict sought for Fenway, Back Bay smoke-shop holdups

Update: Suspect arrested.

Boston Police report they are looking for a guy who's held up two smoke shops in the Back Bay this week while claiming to have a gun.

The guy walked into the Blue Moon Smoke Shop, 470 Commonwealth Ave. in the Fenway around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, claimed he had a gun and made off with several packs of cigarettes and several hundred dollars in cash. He pulled the same stunt around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday at the Blue Moon Smoke Shop, 324 Newbury St. in the Back Bay, police say.

The suspect is described in both incidents as a white male, thin build, about 40-50 years of age, wearing a blue winter hat, black reading glasses, a green zippered coat, light beige pants, and gray sneakers. He was also carrying a large gray travel bag. The suspect fled towards Boylston Street in both incidents. The suspect stated that he had a firearm, but no weapon was shown.

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