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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 3 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 18 Auto Theft: 4 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is […]

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BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 17-Year-Old Mela Rosario of Dorchester

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Mela Rosario, who was reported missing from Dorchester. At about 11:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Mela Rosario, was reported missing from her residence located on Thornley Street in Dorchester. Mela Rosario has not returned home or been in contact with family

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Residential Burglary in Roxbury

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Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a Residential Burglary that occurred at 23 Leyland Street. The incident took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 12:19 PM. The suspect is described as a white female, last seen wearing a black jacket. Detectives

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BPD in the Community: We Invite You to Join in Wishing World War II Veteran’s 107th Birthday

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Happy Birthday to a true American hero, World War II Veteran and Boston residents Arthur Rose.  Mr. Rose is 107 years old today and officers from District D-4 in Back Bay were honored to help celebrate him.  Our officers brought birthday wishes and gifts as they spent time sharing stories and celebrating this incredible milestone.

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Group picture of police officers and community members at Chez-Vous

BPD in the Community: Boston Police Officers Attend Lower Mills Family Night Out at Chez-vous Roller Skating Rink

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Members of the BPD Command Staff, officers from Districts B-2 in Roxbury, B-3 in Mattapan, and the Youth Violence Strike Force were proud to support the Lower Mills Family Night Out at Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink. Our officers connected with area youth, helped them get laced up to roll…and a few officers even bravely skated

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Group picture of class that the police officers read to at Holy Name Parish School

BPD in the Community: Boston Police Officers Enjoy Day of Reading and Demonstration at Holy Name Parish School

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BPD Superintendent Baston, along with officers from District E-5 and our K-9 Unit, enjoyed a special community visit to Holy Name Parish School in West Roxbury. Superintendent Baston brought along her favorite reading partner, Popcorn, to assist in reading a story to the students. To add to the excitement, a BPD K-9 officer provided the group

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Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police No longer Seek Public’s Help Locating 62-Year-Old Rebecca Jardin. She has been located

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The Boston Police Department is no longer requesting the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Rebecca Jardin, who was last seen at approximately 4:11 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, exiting 800 Boylston Street and heading inbound on Boylston Street. Rebecca Jardin is described as a female, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium

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BPD Community Alert: Beware of Law Enforcement Imposter Scams

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The Boston Police Department is warning community members about an increase in scams involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers or court officials in an effort to steal money from victims. In these scams, callers often claim there is a warrant for your arrest, threaten jail time, or state that immediate payment is required to resolve

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Officers from District E-18 posing for a picture with community members and dogs from the Pryde Senior Living

BPD in the Community: District E-18 Enjoys Community Coffee Hour at Pryde Senior Building

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Officers from District E-18 visited the Pryde Senior Building in Hyde Park for a community coffee hour. Our officers enjoyed fresh-brewed coffee with neighbors while having important conversations, sharing some laughs, and even meeting a few furry friends along the way. Thank you to the Pryde Senior Building for having us!

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, January 30, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday@10AM through Friday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 14 Auto Theft: 0 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is

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