Boston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery in South End

The streets of Boston's South End were the stage for a brazen attempted armed robbery last month, and now the Boston Police Department (BPD) is turning to the public for help. Detectives from District D-4 have released images of an individual connected to the crime, which took place around 10:30 PM on January 30, near 130 Dartmouth Street, as per a BPD news release.

The suspect, having brandished a firearm during the ill-fated heist, ultimately fled the scene empty-handed, darting down an alleyway between Brownstone and Clery’s, before weaving through the Dartmouth St. garage emerging onto Columbus Ave. toward Clarendon St, the release detailed. 

In a bid to assist with the ongoing investigation, residents and potential witnesses are being urged to come forward with any relevant information. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact District D-4 Detectives at a number provided by the BPD, the authorities suggested within their call to action.

For those who prefer a degree of separation, perhaps aware that in these close-knit blocks, anonymity could be a shield, the Boston Police Department emphasizes protections in place, and tips can be left securely by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line or by texting a designated shortcode, this according to protocols outlined on the BPD website.

Find further details and view the suspect's image on the BPD's official website at police.boston.gov.