Boston, October 22, 2025
News Summary
Boston police are actively searching for 49-year-old Tyronne Burris, wanted on five warrants related to significant thefts from multiple Sunglass Hut locations. Burris allegedly stole 30 designer sunglasses worth approximately $30,000 from a Boylston Street store, contributing to an estimated total theft value of $78,000 over recent weeks. Authorities describe him as a common and notorious thief, urging the public to report sightings directly to law enforcement.
Boston
Summary
Boston police are searching for Tyronne Burris. Burris is 49 years old and is wanted on five warrants from Boston Municipal Court on charges that include larceny over $1,200 and receiving stolen property. His last known location was near 780 Albany Street in Boston. Authorities say Burris allegedly stole 30 designer sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut on Boylston Street on October 19, with the value of the stolen sunglasses from that incident being approximately $30,000. Staff at Sunglass Hut reported that Burris has shoplifted from the same store numerous times in the past month, and the total value of merchandise stolen from Sunglass Hut stores by Burris is estimated to be around $78,000.
Key details
Burris is described as having bald hair, brown eyes, being approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing around 190 pounds. He is wanted on five warrants from Boston Municipal Court. It has also been alleged that he stole from another Sunglass Hut located on Newbury Street. Police encourage anyone with information about Burris’s whereabouts to contact them. Individuals who encounter Burris are urged to call 911 immediately.
Ongoing investigation and public appeal
Police describe Burris as a “common and notorious thief.” District D-4 Detectives are accepting information at (617) 343-5619. Anonymous tips can be provided via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Law enforcement requests that members of the public do not attempt to apprehend Burris themselves and instead report sightings or information to the listed contacts.
Incident timeline and loss estimates
The most recent incident reported to police occurred on October 19, when Burris allegedly stole 30 designer sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut on Boylston Street. The value of the stolen sunglasses from that incident is approximately $30,000. Staff at Sunglass Hut reported that Burris has shoplifted from the same store numerous times in the past month. The total value of merchandise stolen from Sunglass Hut stores by Burris is estimated to be around $78,000.
What authorities are asking from the public
Anyone with information about Burris’s whereabouts is asked to contact District D-4 Detectives at (617) 343-5619. If someone encounters Burris, they are urged to call 911 immediately. For anonymous tips, callers may use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, text “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or submit information online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
Background
The ongoing search follows a pattern of alleged thefts from multiple Sunglass Hut locations in Boston over the past month. The charges listed on the five warrants from Boston Municipal Court include larceny over $1,200 and receiving stolen property. The city has provided a physical description and last known location to aid in identification and public reporting.
FAQ
Who are police searching for?
Boston police are searching for Tyronne Burris.
How old is the person wanted?
Burris is 49 years old.
What are the charges?
Charges against Burris include larceny over $1,200 and receiving stolen property.
What warrants exist?
Burris is wanted on five warrants from Boston Municipal Court.
What is the physical description and last known location?
He has bald hair, brown eyes, is approximately 6 feet tall, and weighs around 190 pounds. His last known location was near 780 Albany Street in Boston.
What is the most recent alleged incident?
On October 19, Burris allegedly stole 30 designer sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut on Boylston Street.
How much were the stolen items worth?
The value of the stolen sunglasses from this incident is approximately $30,000.
Has this person allegedly stolen from other locations?
It has also been alleged that he stole from another Sunglass Hut located on Newbury Street.
What is the total estimated loss?
The total value of merchandise stolen from Sunglass Hut stores by Burris is estimated to be around $78,000.
How is Burris described by authorities?
He is described as a “common and notorious thief.”
How can the public provide information?
Police encourage anyone with information about Burris’s whereabouts to contact them. Individuals who encounter Burris are urged to call 911 immediately. Information can also be provided to District D-4 Detectives at (617) 343-5619. Anonymous tips can be shared via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
Quick Reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tyronne Burris |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Physical description | Bald hair; brown eyes; approximately 6 feet tall; weighs around 190 pounds |
| Last known location | Near 780 Albany Street in Boston |
| Warrants | Five warrants from Boston Municipal Court |
| Charges | Larceny over $1,200; Receiving stolen property |
| Notable incident | On October 19, Burris allegedly stole 30 designer sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut on Boylston Street — value approximately $30,000 |
| Estimated total loss | Approximately $78,000 in merchandise from Sunglass Hut stores |
| Description by police | “common and notorious thief.” |
| Report sightings to | District D-4 Detectives at (617) 343-5619 |
| Emergency | Call 911 |
| Anonymous tips | CrimeStoppers Tip Line: 1-800-494-TIPS; Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463) |
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- WCVB: Boston Police Search for Tyronne Burris
- Wikipedia: Crime in the United States
- Hoodline: Boston Police Seek Assistance in Locating Tyronne Burris
- Google Search: Tyronne Burris
- Newport Dispatch: Man Wanted on Theft Charges in Boston
- Google Scholar: Theft in Boston
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