Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Framingham Teen, 15, For Armed Robbery at Fluff & Fold

A second man is wanted by Framingham Police.

After receiving a phone call from the owner of the Fluff & Fold Dry Cleaning and Laundromat that he spotted a teen that looked like one of the armed robbers that broke into his business twice last week, Framingham Police made an arrest.

Police arrested a Framingham teen, 15, Sunday, and charged him with armed robbery and breaking and entering at night (felony). As he is a juvenile, his name is not being released.

Framingham Police put out an arrest warrant Monday afternoon for Dennis Martin, who they said is also responsible for the armed robbery at the Fluff & Fold.

Police said Martin is still armed with the knife he used in the commission of this crime. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sweater, red & blue 
ball cap, blue & white Nike sneakers. He is considered dangerous, do not approach. Call Police if you see him.

The owner of the Fluff & Fold called Framingham Police on Sunday to state he saw a teen walking on Waverly Street near Cedar Street  in Framingham, that looked like one of the armed robbers.

The Fluff & Fold was robbed Thursday night, March 20 and on Friday night, March 21. thieves broken into the establishment. On Thursday night, the two armed robbers got away with $800 in coins and cash and threatened to stab the clerk.

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As a result of the tip from the owner, Framingham Police found the teen and was able to identify the subject through video surveillance obtained the night of the armed robbery, said Framingham Police Lt. Frank Divittorio.

Originally posted March 24 at 1:55 p.m. Updated with wanted posted at 4:10 p.m.

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