Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an assault with a dangerous weapon (knife) and a shoplifting incident that occurred at approximately 6:40 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Stop & Shop located at 460 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

Stop & Shop employees observed a male suspect conceal merchandise and pass all points of purchase without paying. When confronted inside the store, the suspect produced a knife and made threatening statements toward employees. The suspect then exited the store, displayed the knife a second time, and fled the area on foot toward the Stanwood Street neighborhood.

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned Black male believed to be in his mid-40s to early-50s. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a black baseball cap with the word “BOSS” in white lettering, a brown or black winter jacket, camouflage or black pants, and was carrying a blue backpack. The knife was described as a long silver blade with a green and gold handle, approximately 8-12 inches in length.

 

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.