BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Breaking & Entering Incident in Dorchester
Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Dorchester) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a breaking and entering incident that occurred at approximately 6:05 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 530 Columbia Road in Dorchester.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a male suspect entered through the door and stole multiple tools and related items from the location. The suspect is described as a Black male with short hair, wearing a white and black striped shirt and black pants.
Officers believe the suspect stole several items including a Craftsman drill, a DeWalt impact drill, a vacuum, a rain jacket, an electrical meter, and batteries and chargers for the DeWalt drill.
Detectives assigned to District B-2 are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
Online: Submit a tip via Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department will strictly safeguard the identities of those who wish to provide information confidentially.
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