East Boston gas station held up at shotgunpoint

Boston Police report the Mobil gas station at 470 Meridian St. was held up around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday by a guy with a shotgun. A clerk told police the suspect "entered the store, pointed a shotgun at him and demanded money."

If he looks familiar, contact A-7 detectives at 617-343-4234 or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or texting TIP to CRIME (27463).

Shotgun suspect

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Doesn't this thug

know how to wrap a bandana around his face without needing a hand to hold it up? Bet he doesn't know how to tie a knot in a necktie, either.

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