Boston police said they are investigating four robberies across Boston in which thieves are using deception, not weapons, to steal stores’ cash registers.

In four seperate incidents this week, police said suspects walked into businesses like customers, appeared to make a purchase, then waited for the registers to open before taking the cash and running off.

In all reported cases, one suspect has been described as wearing a black puffy jacket with the hood up, black pants, and a black surgical mask, according to Boston police. They said no weapons were displayed during any of the robberies.

On Wednesday, police said Tipsy’s Market in Roxbury was targeted around 7:30 p.m. Surveillance video from the store captured a suspect reach over the counter and forcefully grab the register.

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