BPD Community Alert: District B-2 Detectives Seeking to Identify Individual in Relation to Ongoing Robbery Investigation in Dorchester

BPD Community Alert: District B-2 Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual pictured in relation to an ongoing robbery investigation that occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the area of 468 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. The individual is described as a black female approximately 5’6” – 5’7” in height, thin build, wearing a blonde wig, gray jacket, pink sweater, black pants, and gray boots.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the original incident are as follows:

At about 8:25 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a knife in the area of 468 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a female suspect entered the store armed with a knife. The victim stated the suspect began swinging the knife at customers before proceeding down the various aisles and confiscating merchandise. The victim stated the suspect pointed the knife at him and threatened to stab him if he approached her before throwing a glass on the ground and fleeing the store. The victim stated the suspect is a known shoplifter, but he was unaware of her name.

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.