At about 3:00 AM, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to the area of 1514 Dorchester Avenue (Cricket Wireless) for a report of a commercial alarm.
Upon arrival, officers observed the front entrance door had been shattered. A brick was located inside the store, and a safe was open.
About 3:25 AM, officers saw an individual on Centervale Street, pushing a shopping cart with a large box inside. Officers could see that the box was open and contained twenty-five brand new assorted cell phones with the “Cricket Wireless” logo on them. Also inside the box was a smart watch, earphones, and two karaoke speakers.
Officers placed the suspect into handcuffs, and recovered a screwdriver and flashlight that were wrapped around two towels. A search of the suspect’s duffle bag revealed a pry bar, utility screwdriver, and a pocket knife. Two portable speakers from his rear pant pockets, and approximately $469 in U.S. currency was located in his front pocket.
The suspect, Jose Davila, 56, of Dorchester, was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court for the following charges:
– Breaking and Entering into a Building, Nighttime for a Felony
– Possession of Burglarious Instrument
– Larceny from a Building