BOSTON, MA — Detectives are investigating a series of commercial burglaries in the downtown area dating back to Aug. 21.
The incidents involve a suspect using a pry tool to gain entry into businesses during overnight hours, according to the Boston Police Department.
Similar burglaries have been reported by the Boston University Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, and most recently by the Northeastern University Police Department on Sept. 25, involving a similar suspect and method of operation.
The suspect is described as a Black male with a beard, wearing either a black jacket or hoodie, a baseball cap with distinct writing on it, and carrying a dark backpack.
Items reported stolen include credit cards, cash, electronics, and camera equipment.
Detectives assigned to District A-1 are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the incidents.
Anyone with information is urged to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-8477, texting the word “TIP” to 27463, or submitting a tip online at police.boston.gov/crimestoppers.
