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Boston Police Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case on Winter and Newbury Streets

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Published on September 15, 2025
Boston Police Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case on Winter and Newbury StreetsSource: Boston Police Department

The Boston Police Department's District A-1 detectives are calling upon the public for their help in identifying a woman implicated in a recent credit card fraud case. This incident, which occurred last Monday, between 1:30 p.m. and 2:10 p.m., took place at the local Planet Fitness located at 17 Winter Street. The following day, the same suspect is alleged to have attempted several purchases using the victim's credit cards between 2:14 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. on Newbury Street, according to the Boston Police Department's official report.

Witnesses to the alleged fraud who might recognize the individual captured in surveillance images are strongly encouraged to step forward. The Boston Police Department remains committed to conducting a comprehensive review of the incident and urges anyone with information to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571. Described as a female, the authorities are making efforts to circulate the suspect’s image in hopes it will lead to a break in the case.

In an effort to accommodate those who may wish to remain anonymous while providing helpful information, the Boston Police Department offers multiple ways to report tips confidentially. Individuals can reach out to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line either by phone at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463), or online via the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. All sources of anonymous tips are protected by the police department to ensure their identities remain confidential.

The Boston Police Department has also made it possible for those who possess photos or videos that may be related to the crime to submit this evidence anonymously through the same CrimeStoppers service. Officials are meticulously working to piece together the sequence of events and identify the suspect made several attempted purchases with the stolen credit cards.