BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH JAMAICA PLAIN ROBBERY

At about 12:55pm, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for an Assault & Battery in progress at 8 Mark Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking home when an individual (described as a black Hispanic, about 5’5” in height, short black hair, slim build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans) approached and demanded money. The victim says the suspect followed her to her front door and then forced his way into the victim’s home. The victim says she never saw a weapon.

Upon entering the home, the victim says she began yelling her husband’s name. At this point, the victim says the suspect stopped and fled the scene. Officers spoke to the victim’s husband who stated that he was in his driveway when he heard his wife screaming. The victim’s husband further stated he observed the suspect running away from the location. A search of the area for the suspect proved unsuccessful.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area E-13 detectives at (617) 343-5628.

Community members who wish to assist this investigation in anonymous manner can do so by either calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800)494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME. The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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