Boston police seek two men who posed as city workers to carry out a violent armed robbery in an elderly man’s apartment in Dorchester. The assailants, one in a yellow reflector jacket and hard hat, forced their way in and threatened the victim with a gun, reflecting serious concerns about safety in an area with many vulnerable residents.
The elderly man’s harrowing escape only came to light after police were able to communicate with him the day following the incident. In a community where trust is often placed in those who appear to be legitimate workers, this event raises alarms about the need for greater vigilance among residents and caretakers alike.
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