BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Fraudulent Scheme in South Boston

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted in connection with multiple recent fraudulent schemes in Boston.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at about 3:37 PM, officers responded to a report at Walgreens, 710 East Broadway Street. The victim reported being approached by three males who claimed they were collecting donations. During the encounter, the suspects forcibly took her phone and bank card, using them to withdraw thousands of dollars before fleeing the area.

Later the same day, at about 12:53 PM, a second victim reported being targeted in the parking lot of Whole Foods at 348 Harrison Avenue. In this incident, the suspects again posed as individuals seeking donations and manipulated the victim’s phone and credit card to authorize fraudulent transactions before leaving in a gray sedan.

A third victim reported a similar encounter at the Walgreens on East Broadway, during which the suspects took her phone and card and charged thousands of dollars without her consent.

The suspects are described as three Black males, approximately 30 to 40 years of age. One suspect was observed with the word “RED” tattooed above his left eyebrow.

Detectives assigned to Districts C-6 and D-4 are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact District C-6 Detectives at (617) 343-4742 or District D-4 Detectives at (617) 343-5619

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.