Boston police detectives in Dorchester are circulating new images and calling on neighbors to help identify a person tied to an armed robbery near Adams Street and Whitten Street. Investigators say the robbery happened around 4:33 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, when the individual came up behind victims and robbed them at gunpoint. Detectives released the public appeal this week as part of an active investigation and are urging anyone with information to step forward.
According to the Boston Police Department, detectives assigned to District C-11 are asking residents to help identify the person in the photos and to share any surveillance or cellphone video that might be connected to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact District C-11 detectives at (617) 343-4335 or send tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers. The appeal, which includes photos, was also posted on the department’s Facebook.
How to report a tip
For anyone who does not want their name attached, police say tips can be shared anonymously. You can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, text "TIP" to 27463, or submit photos and video online, as outlined on the City of Boston’s police information page. CrimeStoppers accepts anonymous online submissions, and the department says it protects the identities of people who come forward. District C-11 detectives are also reachable directly at the number listed in the alert.
Why detectives are asking for help
Investigators note that community-wide alerts like this often shake loose new leads when cases start to stall. The Adams Corner area has dealt with several notable robbery cases in recent years, including an attempted armed home invasion reported in March 2025 that left residents on edge. As reported by Boston.com, surveillance video from that earlier incident showed suspects heading off toward Whitten Street, a reminder of how footage and tips can keep an investigation moving. Detectives hope the latest batch of images will have the same effect and ultimately lead to an arrest.
Anyone who recognizes the person in the newly posted images, or who has video from Jan. 22 in the Adams and Whitten area, is asked to call District C-11 Detectives at (617) 343-4335 or contact CrimeStoppers. Police emphasize that tips can remain anonymous and that even a single photo or short clip could be the detail that breaks the case.
