URGENT UPDATE: A homeless man has been arrested for armed robbery after stealing a cash register from a 7-11 convenience store in downtown Boston. The incident unfolded early this morning, just after 5 a.m., at 50 Summer St., where police responded to reports of a breaking and entering in progress.
Upon arrival, officers found the store’s front glass door shattered and the cash register missing. While interviewing a store employee, police spotted a suspect matching the description across the street. According to the Boston Police Department, when officers attempted to apprehend the suspect, identified as Michael Waterman, 40, he resisted arrest and threatened to kill the officers.
The police statement revealed that after employing multiple de-escalation tactics, officers successfully handcuffed Waterman and recovered the stolen cash register. Waterman, whose address is linked to the Southampton Street Shelter in Roxbury, now faces serious charges including:
– Larceny from a building
– Armed robbery
– Breaking and entering a building in the nighttime for a felony
– Assault with a dangerous weapon
– Assault and battery on a police officer
– Resisting arrest
– Threat to commit a crime
This incident is part of a busy 24-hour period for the Boston Police, who reported responding to 96 incidents by 10 a.m. today. The log included arrests for one robbery, three aggravated assaults, and various other theft-related incidents.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant as police continue to investigate this disturbing crime. Waterman is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This developing story highlights ongoing challenges in urban safety and the urgency for community support.
Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge regarding this alarming incident in downtown Boston.
