Boston police hunt knife-wielding suspect who threatened group in Roxbury
BOSTON — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of threatening a group of people with a knife in Roxbury.
Officers responded around 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 to a report of a fight at 100 Washington Street, according to the Boston Police Department.
Investigators said the suspect followed a group of individuals from the Burke School to the Burger King parking lot on Washington Street.
When confronted, the man allegedly became agitated, pulled out a knife and made threatening gestures toward the group.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic or light-skinned male standing about 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-10. Police said he was wearing a red coat, black pants, black shoes and a black hat and was carrying a backpack.
Detectives assigned to District B-2 in Roxbury are actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact District B-2 detectives at 617-343-4275.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word TIP to CRIME (27463) or submitting information online through Boston Police CrimeStoppers.
Key Points
• Boston police searching for suspect in Roxbury knife threat
• Incident happened Feb. 26 near Washington Street
• Suspect allegedly threatened group with knife in parking lot