Crime & Safety

Brookline Police Looking To Identify Potential Shoplifter

The person of interest was recently caught on surveillance footage.

The person reportedly was sporting a ponytail.
The person reportedly was sporting a ponytail. (Brookline Police Department)

BROOKLINE, MA — The police department is looking to identify a person it believes was involved in a shoplifting situation on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

The man, described as white or Hispanic, was captured on surveillance footage wearing a black jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and sneakers, a dark baseball hat. In addition, the person has a ponytail.

The incident reportedly took place at the Target store on Commonwealth Avenue.

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Community members with relevant information are being asked to contact the department’s detectives at 617-730-2710.

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