At approximately 5:55 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) were notified by a victim that his previously stolen skis had been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The victim had already filed a theft report and provided officers with updated information regarding the online listing.
A plan was arranged to meet with the suspect in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street. During the investigation, police determined that the suspect had an active warrant issued by Roxbury District Court for Possession of a Class B substance.
Officers were subsequently redirected to the lobby of 155 Northampton Street, where they observed the stolen skis propped against a fence. After confirming the asking price matched the Facebook Marketplace listing, officers identified themselves as Boston Police and placed the suspect under arrest.
The stolen skis were returned to the rightful owner. The suspect, Tyrone Snead, 43, of Dorchester, is expected to be arraigned in South Boston District Court on a charge of Receiving Stolen Property over $1,200.
Reminder to the Public to Utilize Safe Exchange Zones located inside of Boston Police Stations
As the number of residents buying and selling goods online continues to increase and grow, so too do the potential risks associated with these types of transactions which can sometimes involve meeting a stranger in unfamiliar surroundings. In an effort to keep these arranged dealings as safe as possible, the BPD is introducing designated “Safe Exchange Zones” at every Boston Police District Station across the city, as well as, BPD Headquarters. These areas are monitored via security video and available 24 hours a day.
Please see the complete list of addresses below to find the Safe Exchange Zone nearest you:
- BPD Headquarters, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, 02120
- District A-1, 40 New Sudbury Street, Downtown, 02114
- District A-7, 300 East Eagle Street, East Boston, 02128
- District A-15, 20 Vine Street, Charlestown, 02129
- District B-2, 2400 Washington Street, Roxbury, 02119
- District B-3, 1165 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, 02124
- District C-6, 101 W Broadway, South Boston, 02127
- District C-11, 40 Gibson Street, Dorchester, 02122
- District D-4, 650 Harrison Avenue, South End, 02116
- District D-14, 301 Washington Street, Brighton, 02135
- District E-5, 1708 Centre Street, West Roxbury, 02132
- District E-13, 3347 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130
- District E-18, 1249 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, 02136
A list of the districts can also be found here.
