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Police arrest man in assault, attempted robbery at Totten Pond Road gas station

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August 20, 2026
Waltham Police at Totten Pond Road Shell station. Photo by Joseph Sharkey.

Waltham police responded about 9:42 p.m. Thursday to the Shell gas station on Totten Pond Road for a reported assault and attempted robbery.

A man allegedly punched a female employee in the face and tried to rob the store, police said. The employee ran outside while the man remained inside.

Officers arrived within minutes and took him into custody.

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Joseph Sharkey

Joseph Sharkey is an independent news photographer based in Waltham. He grew up in the city and has had a strong interest in public safety and first responders. That passion led him to covering breaking news, focusing on incidents like fires, accidents and major public safety events. His work has been featured on WCVB, WHDH, NBC10 Boston and other local news outlets.

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