BOSTON POLICE RELEASE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF SUSPECT WANTED FOR BREAK-IN AT THE MISSION CHURCH IN ROXBURY (SEE IMAGES BELOW)

At about 6:17am, on Monday, November 22, 2010, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call to take a report for a break & entry at the Mission Church at 1545 Tremont Street. On arrival, officers spoke to church personnel who stated that they noted that the church had been broken into some time during the night. Officers were able to locate the window used by the suspect to gain entry into the church. Officers noted damage to the window, as well as, the lock used to secure the window. Officers further noted damage to two donation boxes.

However, no money was taken because all monies collected in the church’s donation boxes are emptied everyday at the end of day.

Detectives from Area B-2 (Roxbury) are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by either calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is only interested in what you know, not who you are.