Boston police are asking for the public’s help tracking down two people caught on camera in a shoplifting incident that escalated when one of them pulled a knife inside the Snipes shoe store on Washington Street in Roxbury. Investigators say the pair ran off toward the Dudley MBTA bus station, peeling off sweatshirts and other clothing as they fled. District B-2 detectives are combing through stills and short video that show the suspects’ faces and getaway route, and the department has pushed the images out in a public call for tips.
Police released photos and details
According to the Boston Police Department (Official) on Facebook, the incident happened Sunday at the Snipes store at 2235 Washington St. Officers say two people were spotted taking merchandise, and when an employee tried to step in, one of the suspects pulled out a knife. Both then walked out and continued on foot toward the Dudley MBTA bus station, the post states. Detectives shared a series of still images and short clips that they say capture the suspects and the direction they took off in.
How to help detectives
Anyone who recognizes the individuals or has information about the case is asked to call District B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Boston Police CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or using the department’s online tip portal. The CrimeStoppers page notes that witnesses can upload photos and short video clips anonymously via the P3 tip form. The store involved is the Snipes location at 2235 Washington St, according to the retailer’s store listing.
Neighborhood context
This latest appeal for help comes on the heels of a series of Boston Police community alerts in Roxbury this winter asking neighbors to help identify suspects in thefts and robberies, a pattern that local coverage, including the Boston Globe, has noted. District B-2 detectives routinely circulate surveillance stills and say that even brief clips or seemingly minor pieces of information can help move these investigations forward.
