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Police seek suspect seen breaking into South Boston business

The break-in caused significant damage to the business, according to police, including a security TV ripped off a wall, shattered alcohol bottles, and a broken safe handle. The thief also reportedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from two cash registers

Boston police released surveillance footage showing a suspect breaking in to a South Boston business in late February.
Boston Police Department

Police are trying to identify a suspect seen on surveillance footage breaking into a South Boston business.

Investigators said it happened sometime between 10 a.m. On Thursday, Feb. 27 and 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 on East Broadway.

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The break-in caused significant damage to the business, according to police, including a security TV ripped off a wall, shattered alcohol bottles, and a broken safe handle. The thief also reportedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from two cash registers.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect, armed with a shovel, in an office space of the business.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call District C-6 detectives at 617-343-4742. or make an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers Tip Line.

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