Boston Police Department

13/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 14/08/2024 02:28

BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District B-2 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify the Following Individual in Relation to an Armed Robbery in Roxbury

At about 8:20 PM, on Monday, August 12th, 2024, Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to an armed robbery of two elderly females at the intersection of Dudley St. and Clarence St, Roxbury. The suspect followed the victims while they were walking, pulled out a firearm and placed it on one victim's head, robbing her of her chain necklace.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, unknown age, 5'3″-5'4″ in height, and was wearing a black hoodie with his hood up, black face covering, and black pants.

The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.