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Police: Man Tried to Steal $500 of Seafood and Meat at Whole Foods

Police news from Beacon Hill from April 1-4.

A man police say stuffed over $500 of seafood and meat in his bag was arrested on shoplifting charges Tuesday afternoon. 

According to police reports, a loss-prevention officer at Whole Foods Market stopped the man after watching him conceal various seafood and meat products, totaling $523, in his bag. Two men who were with him, however, fled. 

The suspect was arrested on a charge of larceny over $250 by shoplifting. 

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Monday, April 1

  • At 12:03 a.m. police responded to 51 Charles St. for a report of larceny by shoplifting, $200 or more. 
  • At 10:20 a.m. police responded to 155 Charles St. for a report of larceny by shoplifting, under $50.

Tuesday, April 2

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  • At 5:17 p.m. police responded to 181 Cambridge St. for a report of shoplifting (see above).

Wednesday, April 3

  • At 8:53 a.m. police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident that caused property damage. 
    At 10 p.m. police responded to Bowdoin St. for a report of a motor vehicle accident that resulted in personal injury.

Thursday, April 4

  • At 11 a.m. police responded to 33 Bowdoin St. for a report of a motor vehicle leaving the scene of property damage. 

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