Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Police Capture Suspected Allegedly Connected to 75-Year-Old's Robbery

He is wanted in connection with the robbery of an elderly woman.

Update: On Friday, October 28, 2016, the suspect wanted in connection with the unarmed robbery of a 75-year-old female in Dorchester was located and arrested in Quincy, Boston Police say.

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public's help finding the man pictured above, wanted in connection to the robbery of an elderly woman.

The incident was reported Sunday on Hallet Street in Dorchester, where a 75-year-old woman told police that as she was returning to her car, parked at Florian Hall, a man approach her from behind, grabbed her purse and ran off with it.

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The victim describes the suspect as a white male, approximately 5'7” to 5'10” in height with a thin build, wearing a black or navy jacket, light blue jeans and a baseball cap.

Anyone who might have witnessed the incident, or who recognizes the description or image should contact police at (617) 343-4335.

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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).

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