Two young suspects were arrested yesterday after they allegedly hit a Back Bay store in an unarmed daylight robbery. The crime spree ended with cops nabbing the teenage duo, identified as Antonio Packard-Wade, 19, of Dorchester, and a 17-year-old unnamed juvenile female. The pair was taken into custody following a report of juveniles robbing a victim on Newbury Street and running towards the Boston Common, according to Boston Police.
The police, quickly responding to a call at about 3:00 p.m., were given descriptions of the suspects and their escape route. After a coordinated effort to quickly sweep the area, officers managed to stop three individuals matching the suspect profiles on Marlborough Street. However, they were informed that three more individuals were attempting to hide at 66 Marlborough Street. A brief chase ensued, with officers having to cuff one fleeing suspect before they could make any significant escape.
According to the Boston Police Department, evidence and witness statements enabled officers to identify Packard-Wade and the juvenile female as the individuals responsible for the unarmed robbery. The stolen property was recovered upon their detention.
Packard-Wade faces charges of receiving stolen property and is set to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court. Meanwhile, the young female, whose identity remains protected due to her age, stands accused of unarmed robbery and receiving stolen property. Sources indicate that she will also be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court. The swift arrests underscore a determined effort by local law enforcement to clamp down on street crime and protect residents and visitors in bustling commercial areas.
