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Boston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspected Credit Card Thief in Roxbury

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Published on February 01, 2026
Boston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspected Credit Card Thief in RoxburySource: Boston Police Department

The Boston Police Department is turning to the public for assistance in identifying a man involved in larceny – the theft of a credit card from a vehicle. The crime took place in the Roxbury neighborhood on Maple Street, as reported by the BPD official website.

Detectives assigned to District B-2 provided a description of the suspect: a black male seen wearing a blue baseball cap, a black and white scarf, a white and blue hoodie sporting the Grizzlies' colors, paired with a black leather jacket, black pants, and black Nike sneakers. A black Adidas backpack and a bicycle were also noted in the suspect's possession at the time of the incident, which occurred at about 6:20 PM.

Authorities are thoroughly reviewing the details of the case and encourage anyone with information to come forward. If you have relevant information, the department urges you to contact the District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275. For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be submitted to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line via Boston Police CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463), or using the online portal. Photos and videos that may be pertinent to the investigation can also be submitted through these channels, with the assurance that the identities of informants are strictly protected.