Crime & Safety
Thieves Stealing Phones Outside Boston Bars, Draining Bank Accounts, Police Say
The Boston Police Department is issuing a warning after a string of recent cellphone thefts targeted people leaving nightclubs and bars.
Updated on: September 10, 2025 / 7:05 AM EDT
The Boston Police Department is issuing a warning after a string of recent cellphone thefts targeting people leaving nightclubs and bars in the city late at night.
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Police said the recent incidents have been reported in the Downtown, Back Bay, Fenway, and Seaport neighborhoods of Boston.
According to police, the thefts have been reported mostly between about 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m.
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