BPD Community Alert

BPD Community Alert: Food Delivery Driver Safety Tips

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is issuing a community alert to keep food delivery drivers safe while conducting business. To help mitigate the risk of crimes occurring, the BPD is offering the following safety tips to delivery drivers: Report Suspicious Activity Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers […]

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BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Notices

The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving fake parking violation notices. These fraudulent notices are designed to appear as official government documents and may closely resemble legitimate correspondence from the City of Boston or local courts. What to look out for: Fraudulent notices may include a case number, a

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District C-6 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to an Aggravated Assault

BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (knife) incident that occurred about 10:27 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the area of 126 Emerson St. The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing

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BPD Community Alert: Person of Interest Sought in Connection with South End Shooting 

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers assigned to District D-4 (Back Bay/South End) responded to a radio call reporting a person shot in the area of Washington Street and East Berkeley Street in Boston. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Boston EMS responded to the scene

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District A-1 Seek to Identify Vandalism Suspect

Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown Boston) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a vandalism incident that occurred at approximately 3:26 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at TD Bank located at 24 Winter Street in Boston. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a bank employee who stated that

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BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting Residents and Businesses with Permit Fee Scams

The Boston Police Department is sharing an advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation warning residents and businesses about an active phishing scam targeting individuals with pending planning and zoning permit applications. What Is Happening Criminals are impersonating city and county government officials and sending fraudulent emails to people who have active land-use permit applications.

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BPD Community Alert: Home Improvement Scams Likely to Increase in the Warmer Months

BPD Community Alert: As warmer weather approaches, traveling contractors may solicit home improvement work, often targeting elderly or disabled residents. Small jobs can quickly escalate into expensive projects, with victims pressured to pay thousands for poor or incomplete repairs. Residents are urged to use caution. Background: Tactics: Recommendations:

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BPD Community Alert: District B-2 Detectives Seeking to Identify Individual in Relation to Ongoing Breaking and Entering Investigation in Roxbury

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 breaking and entering investigation in the area of 12 Devon Street in Roxbury. The individual is described as a white male with long hair, a thin beard, wearing a blue jacket, gray sweatpants,

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Assault & Battery on a Pregnant Woman in Roxbury

Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an assault and battery on a pregnant woman that occurred at approximately 11:03 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 104 Warren Street in Roxbury. Preliminary investigation indicates that a dispute arose inside the laundromat when

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Breaking & Entering Incident in Dorchester

Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Dorchester) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a breaking and entering incident that occurred at approximately 6:05 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 530 Columbia Road in Dorchester. Preliminary investigation indicates that a male suspect entered through the door and stole multiple

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