Police Seek Help Finding Back Bay Carjacker

Boston Police continue to search for an armed man who carjacked a woman in broad daylight in the Back Bay in August, and they’re hoping newly released photos will give them a break in the case.

The incident took place Aug. 21 just before 10 a.m. at St. Botolph and Cumberland streets, officials confirm.

Police say a male suspect, armed with a weapon, forced his way into a car. He tried to push the victim into the car but she fought with him and the suspect pulled her out of the car, according to police reports. She was able to break free and run away unharmed. The suspect then drove off with the car, which was later found on Peterborough Street, a couple miles away. It had been set on fire.

The suspect is described as a black man with short, curly black hair. At the time, he was wearing a light grey or blue short sleeved shirt. He was last seen walking on Park Drive toward Beacon Street and may have been wearing ill-fitting shoes.

Boston Police released new photos of the suspect on its Facebook page Sunday afternoon. Anyone with information is urged to contact District D-4 Detectives at 617-343-5619. You can also make an anonymous tip by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ”TIP” to CRIME (27463).