Cops: Man with Knife Demands Drugs from CVS

Suspect Allegedly Attempts Armed Robbery of CVS Pharmacy

Medford Police say a Woburn man allegedly attempted an armed robbery of CVS Pharmacy in Medford Square on Monday afternoon.

Nick Sasso, 24, is accused of threatening the pharmacist with a knife and demanding all of the narcotics. A quick-thinking witness alerted the manager that someone was trying to rob the pharmacy with a knife and the police were called. Sasso fled empty-handed after the store manager started approaching the pharmacy.

Police responded to the CVS at 85 High Street shortly and were able to identify the suspect, who entered the store wearing sunglasses, through surveillance video.

Medford Police Detective David Rooney acquired a warrant for Sasso’s arrest, and he was arrested at his Woburn residence with the help of local police.

Sasso is charged with assault to rob while armed.

Information provided by Medford Police.