Police said the suspect was wearing a “Plague Doctor Mask” when he assaulted and demanded money from a victim. Masks like these were worn by doctors in the 17th century to protect them during ...

Masks like these were worn by doctors in the 17th century to protect them during the Bubonic Plague. Community tips helped police track down the identity of the suspect and arrest him.

A "plague doctor mask" is essentially a large bird mask. At one point it was used as part of a medieval hazmat suit for doctors attempting to treat victims of the bubonic plague during Europe's ...