Wine theft erupts into violent robbery inside Boston liquor store

Store confrontation escalates into robbery in Mattapan

Boston, MA – A suspected shoplifting attempt inside a Mattapan liquor store escalated into violence when a man allegedly struck a worker in the head before fleeing with a bottle of wine, prompting Boston police to release images of the suspect.

The incident occurred Friday at approximately 12:22 p.m. inside Budget Liquors at 69 River Street, according to the Boston Police Department.

Investigators said the suspect entered the store wearing a black sweatshirt and black shorts before taking a bottle of wine from a shelf ...