Two people were arrested in connection to an armed robbery in the South End Thursday evening.

At 4:40 p.m., police were called for a well-being check at 696 Massachusetts Avenue but were flagged down by someone reporting an armed robbery at 1813 Washington Street.

Police say the victim was injured and reported he was assaulted and robbed by two people inside a nearby grocery store. One suspect allegedly punched the victim in the head and stole cash from him, while the second hit him in the head with a bottle.

Police say one of the suspects also allegedly threatened the victim with a small black object that was possibly a firearm before fleeing.

Following an investigation near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street, two people matching the description were found

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