LAWRENCE, Mass. — A massive search is underway for suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Merrimack Valley shopping plaza on Thursday morning.
The armed robbery occurred at the Chickering Plaza in North Andover, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Troopers have set up a perimeter near the plaza, and state police helicopters and K9 teams are scouring the area for the suspects.
An FBI spokesperson confirmed to Boston 25 that local agents are also assisting in the search.
HAPPENING NOW: A massive search is underway for suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Merrimack Valley shopping plaza this morning @boston25 pic.twitter.com/RTgx835Qcb
— Elly Morillo (@ellymorillotv) July 3, 2025
MASSIVE SEARCH IN LAWRENCE: FBI is assisting in a massive search for suspects involved in an armed robbery in Merrimack Valley. Helicopter is circulating and dogs are on the ground. Stay with @boston25 pic.twitter.com/dueYXg4htc
— Elly Morillo (@ellymorillotv) July 3, 2025
Hours after the reported robbery, video showed heavily armed officers patrolling the area of Marston Street, and dozens of local, state, and federal law enforcement vehicles parked along the road.
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