Lawrence, MA– August 22, 2024 – Three men are facing federal charges for robbing a store of $500,000 worth of jewelry and precious metals last year. A criminal complaint was unsealed Wednesday charging 26-year-old Eric Rosario, 26-year-old Rosnel Polanco and 29-year-old Robert Santana, all of Lawrence, with one count each of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Santana was arrested Wednesday, while Rosario and Polanco were previously arrested on related state charges and remain in custody.
According to the charging documents, on Dec. 15, 2023, the three defendants entered a Lawrence jewelry store armed with guns. Numerous store employees were present at the time, and the defendants allegedly robbed the store.
All three are expected to appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.
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