Crime

Suspect sought in Brigham Circle assault

Authorities said the victim, a man, was "struck in the face during a physical altercation following a shoplifting incident."

Boston police are looking to identify this suspect, who they described as a 6-foot-tall Black man in his 50s, who was last seen wearing a black winter hat, a green or gray hooded jacked, and gray pants. He was also seen pushing a black shopping carriage. Boston Police Department

By Heather Alterisio

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Boston police are requesting the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with an alleged assault and battery that occurred near Brigham Circle last month.

The incident took place on Saturday, Jan. 28 at approximately 10:50 a.m. at 1620 Tremont St., according to release from Boston police.

Authorities said the victim, a man, was “struck in the face during a physical altercation following a shoplifting incident.”

Police described the suspect as a 6-foot-tall Black man in his 50s, who was last seen wearing a black winter hat, a green or gray hooded jacked, and gray pants. He was also seen pushing a black shopping carriage.

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Anyone with any information is being asked to contact detectives at 617-343-4275.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Heather Alterisio

Senior Content Producer

Heather Alterisio, a senior content producer, joined Boston.com in 2022 after working for more than five years as a general assignment reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts.

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