A man was robbed at gunpoint on Foster Street, near Charter Street, just before 10pm on Friday night. Universal Hub reports three white males ran toward Commercial Street. We will update as more information becomes available. In addition to the North End incident, the front page of UHub shows a troubling night from East Boston Read More…
Tag: Robbery
70th Anniversary of the Great Brink’s Robbery in Boston’s North End
On January 17, 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place in Boston’s North End at the corner of Commercial and Prince Streets. Still known today as the “Brink’s Garage,” the property marks where $1,218,211.29 in cash and $1,557,183.83 in checks, money orders, and other securities were taken in the “crime of the century” and the Read More…
Suspects Sought in Vinoteca Di Monica Break-in & Mike’s Pastry Robbery
There have been two troubling thefts this week of high profile North End businesses. On Monday, a Mike’s Pastry employee was robbed on Hanover Street while bringing nearly $10,000 in cash to the Citizens Bank across the street. Boston Police have street camera video (see below) of the robbery and continue to investigate the brazen theft Read More…
67 Years Ago: Great Brink’s Robbery in Boston’s North End
On January 17, 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place in Boston’s North End at the corner of Commercial and Prince Streets. Still known today as the “Brink’s Garage,” the property marks where $1,218,211.29 in cash and $1,557,183.83 in checks, money orders, and other securities were taken in the “crime of the century” and the Read More…
Armed Robbery with BB Gun on Greenway’s North End Park
Boston Police report on an armed robbery Monday night on the Greenway’s North End Parks: At about 11:55 PM on Monday October 19, 2015, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the area of North and Cross Streets. On arrival, officers Read More…
Police Blotter: Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven on Corner of Hanover and Commercial Streets
The weekly Boston Police Journal Log shows reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Robbery / Firearm 06/26/13 2:18am Convenience store clerk at 7-Eleven store, Hanover St. and Commercial St., reports an unknown male suspect entered the store carrying a black handgun, jumped over the counter and threw Read More…
Police Blotter: Attempted Break-in and Robbery Arrest
This week’s reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Attempted Breaking & Entering 05/28/13 1:00pm – 5:00am Fulton St. resident reports an unknown person damaged front entry door (pry marks). Robbery with Firearm 05/29/13 4:22pm Two male suspects stated they Read More…
Police Blotter: Late Night Robbery of Coast Guard Victim
Reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unarmed Robbery 04/11/13 2:00am – 2:30am Male victim reports he was approached on Salem St. by 3 unknown males who asked to use his iPhone. The victim let them use it and then forcibly removed his wallet containing his Read More…
Police Blotter: On-Street Robbery & Assault For Head Phones on Wiget Street
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unarmed Robbery 03/30/13 3:40am Male victim stepped outside of a Wiget St. apartment and was approached by 2 male suspects who alighted from a tan motor vehicle. At this time, the suspects demanded the head phones he was Read More…
63rd Anniversary of Great Brink’s Robbery – January 17th
On January 17, 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place in Boston’s North End at the corner of Commercial and Prince Streets. Known today as the “Brink’s Garage,” the property marks where $1,218,211.29 in cash and $1,557,183.83 in checks, money orders, and other securities were taken in the “crime of the century” and the largest Read More…
Monday Night Mugging in North End
A woman was robbed Monday night, around 9:30pm, on Richmond Street while walking toward Commercial Street with another woman. According to the Boston Police report, two males were walking in front of the women when a female behind them grabbed the victim’s purse. The suspects were identified as in their late teens/early 20’s and dark-skinned, Read More…
Boston Police Release Informational Video On Recent Cell Phone Robberies
Boston Police Department Offers Community Members Important Prevention Tips Regarding Cell Phone Robberies Detectives Investigate Recent Robbery Incidents & Make Several Significant Arrests The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is an exciting time for the city. The flurry of activity can at times cause distraction for all of us which can also create Read More…