What is Sextortion? Sextortion is a form of online blackmail where criminals pretend to be someone else to build trust, convince you to send private images or videos, and then demand money or payment to prevent those images from being shared publicly. How It Starts Payment & Intimidation Tactics Criminals use intense harassment, threats, and fear
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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual in the enclosed images in relation to an ongoing breaking and entering investigation in Jamaica Plain. The facts and circumstances of the incident are as follows: At approximately 6:50 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, officers assigned to District E-13
Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown Boston) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the area of Downtown Crossing. Detectives are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is
The Boston Police Department is alerting the community to a recent increase in cell phone robberies in the Downtown area, including two incidents this week that resulted in arrests and a third that remains under active investigation. Downtown Crossing At about 10:14 a.m. on Monday, July 20, officers assigned to District A-1 responded to a
Detectives assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individuals pictured in connection with a larceny that occurred at approximately 7:10 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Alo Store located inside the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston. According to store employees, two females entered the
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the accompanying images in connection with an ongoing aggravated assault investigation. At approximately 9:15 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, officers responded to a radio call for an assault and battery at a business in the area of Washington Street
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured in connection with an ongoing investigation into a shots fired incident in Dorchester. At about 4:22 AM on Sunday, July 5, 2026, the individual pictured in the red top fired three rounds in the direction of an unknown victim in the
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) are seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the two individuals in the enclosed photos as it relates to an ongoing credit card fraud investigation. The facts and circumstances of the initial incident are as follows: At about 4:41 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2025,
Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown Boston) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a series of larcenies at a CVS Pharmacy located at 191 Stuart Street in Boston. According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect entered the store on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at approximately 5:09 PM, concealed
As we continue the ongoing FIFA World Cup and other summer event celebrations, the Boston Police Department reminds residents and visitors of the No Drone Zones that are in place throughout the summer. These restrictions are designed to help keep everyone safe across the city. Flying a drone in a restricted area is a federal
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