Haverhill Police confirm the 51-year-old man arrested for armed robbery at a River Street cannabis store used what appeared to be a firearm Wednesday, but there were no injuries.
As WHAV reported earlier, police quickly tracked down and arrested Tony Hernandez of Haverhill at 2:30 p.m.—about two hours after the robbery at CNA Stores, 558 River St., Haverhill.
Police said in a statement, “an undisclosed amount of cash and cannabis” were taken. Hernandez is to be arraigned in Haverhill District Court tomorrow. Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. told WHAV the matter is still being investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to call Haverhill Police Detective Michael Tortorise at 978-722-1560.
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Haverhill Police quickly tracked down and arrested a 51-year-old man this afternoon who is believed to have robbed a River Street Cannabis retailer while armed.
Tony Hernandez of Haverhill was arrested at about 2:30 p.m., said Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. He told WHAV the robbery took place around 12:30 at CNA Stores, 558 River St., Haverhill.
Doherty said the matter is still being investigated.
CNA—which stands for Completely Natural Alternatives—is owned by veterans Robert DiFazio, who serves as CEO, and Billie Haggard. The store opened last November.