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The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with an attempted robbery on Vernon St.
The department has released photos of the suspect and is urging anyone with information about his identity to come forward.
Citizens can submit an anonymous tip by sending a text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or by sending an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
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-Holy Cross professor asks, "How many jobs might A.I. replace?"
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>HOLDEN: Holden to Harriet Island
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury High is 55% over capacity. District considers expansion plans
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-Unresponsive man pulled from spillway in Warren
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>SPORTS: AFC East season preview: Prediction, record, rosters
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Royals, 5-1
-Bruins lock up young center Fraser Minten with 7-year, $50.4 million contract extension
-Holy Cross football falls to F.B.S. foe Miami in Ohio
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