The Boston Police Department is soliciting help from the public to identify an individual connected to a recent Assault and Battery occurrence. The incident took place on Saturday, July 12, around 1:50 p.m. at 521 Columbia Road, within the vicinity of the Uphams Corner Market in Roxbury. The appeal for assistance was broadcast via a community alert through the BPD's news site.
With the investigation ongoing, detectives from District B-2 are piecing together the circumstances that unfolded and are urging anyone with valuable knowledge to step forward. While the police are actively investigating the matter, community engagement is being heralded as key to identifying the suspect. The BPD has made it clear that mechanisms are in place for individuals to offer information anonymously, ensuring that the identities of informants remain confidential.
Those with information can contact District B-2 Detectives directly at (617) 343-4275 or opt for anonymity through various means provided by CrimeStoppers. Informants may call 1-800-494-TIPS, text “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or submit tips online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
