Quick action by the Boston Police led to the arrest of a suspected package thief in the neighborhood of Mattapan, showing law enforcement's ongoing efforts to clamp down on this type of property crime that's been on the rise. As detailed in an official release from the Boston Police Department, officers from the Anti-Crime Unit of District B-3 made the arrest around 4:56 PM on April 24.

While patrolling River Street, officers caught sight of Robin Allen, a 62-year-old resident of Mattapan, walked up to 108 River Street and took away two parcels which didn't belong to him. Allen, upon noticing the police, stopped dead, with packages in hand. The officers quickly exited their vehicle, immediately placing Allen into handcuffs suspected of stealing the packages.

Further investigation by the officers confirmed Allen's actions were uninvited as he had no legitimate reason to be at the address. Upon verifying that Allen did not reside at the location in question, the rightful owner received back their packages from the vigilant officers. The police action stands testament to their commitment to deterring theft and ensuring community safety.

Following the suspect's arrest, Allen faced serious charges which include larceny from a building and trespassing. In the aftermath of his apprehension, he was arraigned in Dorchester District Court providing some level of closure to the disruptive, albeit frequent, crime of package theft.