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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…

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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…

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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…

Police & Fire

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…