NORTH READING – AFTERNOON UPDATE: Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department arrested a man for allegedly robbing a gas station over the weekend.
MICHAEL TALLINI, AGE 32, OF NORTH READING is charged with unarmed robbery.
Police located TALLINI in North Reading at 7:38 a.m. today after securing a warrant for his arrest yesterday. He was taken into custody without incident.
On Sunday, Sept. 3, just before 9 p.m., North Reading Police received a report from a clerk at Speedway gas station, 231 Main St., that the store had just been robbed.
The male suspect fled the store with an undetermined amount of cash. Police searched the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate anyone.
Following an investigation and review of surveillance footage from the store, police determined the suspect to be TALLINI.
After releasing images from the store’s surveillance system to the public and media, North Reading Police were able to locate TALLINI this morning.
“I want to thank everyone who shared our message and sent in tips,” Chief Murphy said. “We’re pleased to have brought this case to a swift resolution.”
TALLINI was booked at the North Reading Police Department and then transported to Woburn District Court for arraignment.
MICHAEL TALLINI, AGE 32, OF NORTH READING (North Reading Police/Courtesy Photo)
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NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department has secured a warrant for a man who allegedly robbed a gas station on Sunday evening.
MICHAEL TALLINI, AGE 32, OF NORTH READING is wanted for unarmed robbery.
On Sunday, Sept. 3, just before 9 p.m., North Reading Police received a report from a clerk at Speedway gas station, 231 Main St., that the store has just been robbed.
The male suspect fled the store with an undetermined amount of cash, heading northbound on Main Street. He is described as a thin male with a tan complexion and a black beard. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and speaks with a raspy voice. TALLINI was allegedly last seen wearing a dark green hooded jacket with a stripe, blue jeans, sneakers and a baseball hat.
Police searched the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate anyone.
Following an investigation and review of surveillance video footage from the store, police determined the suspect to be TALLINI.
If anyone has any information on the robbery or knows the whereabouts of TALLINI, they are urged to contact the North Reading Police Department at 978-664-3131
WANTED: North Reading Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
North Reading Police believe the man pictured here is MICHAEL TALLINI, AGE 32, OF NORTH READING and that he allegedly robbed a gas station Sunday evening. (North Reading Police/Courtesy Photo)
North Reading Police believe the man pictured here is MICHAEL TALLINI, AGE 32, OF NORTH READING and that he allegedly robbed a gas station Sunday evening. (North Reading Police/Courtesy Photo)
