CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: Detectives No Longer Seek the Public’s Assistance to Identify an Individual Following Assault Investigation in Roxbury
Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in an assault incident that occurred at about 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at a Dunkin’ Donuts located at 2360 Washington Street in Roxbury.
During the incident, a male entered the store and became verbally aggressive toward staff after being denied a custom drink request. The individual made several concerning verbal threats, including statements implying harm toward an employee. The male then exited the store, removed a red jacket he had been wearing, and returned moments later to make additional threats consistent with the earlier ones before leaving the area.
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.
CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: Detectives No Longer Seek the Public’s Assistance to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to an Aggravated Assault