News Summary
Boston police have arrested 53-year-old Jason Archie in connection with a nighttime break-in at a local business amidst a series of thefts in the area. The incident, which featured a shattered glass door and emptied cash register, highlights growing concerns among local businesses about rising crime rates. Multiple break-ins have been reported, including one where a suspect caused significant damage while trying to access cash registers. The police continue to investigate these incidents as local owners call for increased safety measures.
Boston police have arrested a 53-year-old man, Jason Archie, in connection with a nighttime break-in at a local business, which is part of a spate of recent thefts in the area. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. on Thursday at 190 High Street, where officers responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress.
Upon their arrival, the police discovered a shattered front glass door. Investigating further, they found that the cash register inside had been emptied. Officers on the scene recognized Archie from a prior incident and located him near North Station and Nashua Street shortly after the break-in. Reports indicated that he was observed trying to cover his face while sitting on a milk crate among six other individuals in an alley.
When approached by officers, Archie complied with requests to identify himself but then attempted to walk away. Officers instructed him to stop and to remove his hands from his pockets, a directive he allegedly refused. After being placed in handcuffs, Archie reportedly attempted to kick an officer several times. He has since been charged with multiple offenses, including breaking and entering at night, larceny from a building, break into a depository, and assault with a dangerous weapon (his shod foot). Further details about his case are currently unavailable, and it remains unclear if he has secured legal representation.
In a related series of incidents, police are also investigating another break-in that took place at a business in South Boston between February 27 and February 28. This particular incident led to significant damage, with a security television ripped apart and numerous alcohol bottles shattered. The perpetrator, armed with a shovel, managed to break into two cash registers and attempted to access a safe, although their efforts were unsuccessful. Surveillance footage from this break-in captured the suspect deliberately damaging cameras and monitors within the premises.
Concerns are growing among local business owners regarding these break-ins. The manager of The Paramount diner has reported multiple thefts in the area, prompting discussions about safety within the local business community. There is also an ongoing investigation into another incident where two men stole bags and a 100-pound safe from Suburban Collision Autobody Shop in Revere, leading to an estimated total loss of approximately $15,000 in cash and valuable items. Video evidence from this crime shows the men stealing the safe within two minutes of entering the shop.
Moreover, thefts at local restaurants have been reported. In a separate burglary, a suspect smashed the doors of both Rod Thai Family Taste and Viva Burrito to steal cash registers, which were later found violently thrown onto the ground outside. The total amount of money taken from these restaurants has not been disclosed yet, but the method of these burglaries raises alarms about the rising crime trends affecting local establishments.
Boston police continue their investigations into these incidents and have encouraged anyone with pertinent information to reach out to them at 617-343-4742. As the situation develops, local businesses remain on high alert, hoping for swift justice and preventative measures to address and mitigate such occurrences in the future.
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