East Boston gas-station clerk deters would-be robber by yelling at him

Robber acts like he has a gun. Surveillance photo via BPD. Boson Police report a clerk at the ExxonMobil station at 470 Meridian St. was scared, but determined, when a would-be robber began motioning as if he had a gun in his waistband shortly after 7 last night:

The victim observed the suspect's hands reaching for his waistband area and at the same time stated "Come on, come on.. Just give me the money." The victim refused to give the suspect the money and he repeated his statement again. The victim refused again and yelled at the suspect "Just get out of here." The victim stated that the suspect then walked out of the store and headed in the direction of the Shore Plaza Development.

If you know the guy, give A-7 detectives a call at 617-343-4234 or contact the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or texting TIP to CRIME (27463).