Crime & Safety

Detectives Warn Of Suspicious Man Entering Homes In South Boston

Boston police have issued a community alert after receiving multiple calls of a suspicious man entering residents' houses in South Boston.

Police say in each incident, the victims say they were not expecting any packages, and when questioning the man's intentions further, he runs away.
Police say in each incident, the victims say they were not expecting any packages, and when questioning the man's intentions further, he runs away. (Haley Cornell/Patch)

SOUTH BOSTON — The Boston Police Department is issuing a warning for South Boston residents after receiving multiple calls of a suspicious man.

Detectives say the man tells residents he is delivering a package and enters the resident's home while they are inside.

Police say in each incident, the victims say they were not expecting any packages, and when questioning the man's intentions further, he runs away.

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There has been no description of the man, and police have not released any additional information.

Anyone who feels that they may have information regarding these incidents, or if you feel you experienced an incident similar to this, you are urged to contact the C-6 Detectives at 617-343-4742 or 911.

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Community members wishing to assist in this or any investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).

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