The Boston Police Department is on the lookout for 36-year-old Ricardo Bastos, wanted on a warrant linked to a recent break-in in Brighton. Bastos is suspected in a burglary that occurred on May 14, 2024. Described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'7" and weighing 170 lbs, he has brown eyes and black hair. Bastos is known to typically drive a red Honda and is believed to frequently visit the Brighton Ave. area in Allston and Framingham, according to the Boston Police report.
The incident in question occurred early in the morning on Murdock Street in Brighton. Authorities were alerted to a B&E and responded to the scene around 12:12 AM. Ricardo Bastos was seen entering an enclosed house porch, first with a Dunkin Donuts bag at the time they responded, and was spotted again around 1:04 AM, this time with a McDonald’s bag. The stolen property reported includes eight Allston/Brighton Youth hockey jerseys. The Brighton detectives are now earnestly requesting the community's help to swiftly locate Basto’s whereabouts.
Boston Police are encouraging anyone who may have information regarding Bastos to approach them with the utmost urgency. Tips can be directly provided to the District D-14 Detectives by calling (617) 343-4256. For those opting to aid the investigation while maintaining anonymity, the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS is available, along with the option to text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department reassures us that they will maintain strict confidentiality for individuals who wish to contribute to the case anonymously.
