ROXBURY, MA — Boston police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who allegedly threatened a group of people with a knife Thursday afternoon.
Officers responded to a report of a fight at 100 Washington St. at approximately 3 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026.
Police learned the man had followed a group from the Burke School to the Burger King parking lot on Washington Street.
When confronted, the man became agitated, pulled out a knife and made threatening gestures toward the group, according to police.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic or light-skinned male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.
He was wearing a red coat, black pants, black shoes and a black hat, and was carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact District B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275.
Tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online through Boston Police CrimeStoppers.
Photos and videos related to the incident may be submitted anonymously.
