Jewelry Store Robbery Sparks Major Manhunt in MA

A major police operation took place in North Andover and Lawrence, Massachusetts, following an armed robbery at Milos Joyeria, a jewelry store in Chickering Plaza, on Thursday morning. Five or six armed suspects fled in vehicles, sparking a high-speed chase, a crash near Interstate 495, and a manhunt involving local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as K-9 units and drones. Four suspects were apprehended, while at least one or two remain at large, resulting in ongoing search efforts. The incident prompted school evacuations, road closures, and significant community disruption, though no injuries or gunshots were reported. Police focused their search on wooded areas and neighborhoods throughout North Andover and Lawrence. Authorities have not disclosed the suspects' identities, and the investigation remains active.