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Boston Police Release Photos, Seek Help Identifying City Hall Theft Suspect

Investigators now seek public tips following thefts from restricted City Hall offices earlier this week.

Overview

  • Detectives released images of a man they believe is tied to a Dec. 1 larceny at 1 City Hall Plaza and asked the public to call District A-1 Detectives at 617-343-4571 with information.
  • Three employees reported wallets, IDs and cash taken from office suites during business hours, with stolen cards later used for purchases at Macy’s and Walgreens.
  • Unauthorized charges reported across the cases total roughly $1,500, according to police reports and local news accounts.
  • Witnesses described the suspect as wearing a brown beanie, dark jacket, sweatpants and a blue face mask inside areas limited to authorized staff.
  • Municipal Protective Services has increased patrols, city officials say a security review is underway, and councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy are urging tighter access controls; no arrests have been announced.