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Boston Police Release Video, Seek Four Teens in $6,140 Lululemon Theft on Newbury Street

The appeal for tips reflects a broader push to counter a sharp rise in shoplifting through coordinated enforcement.

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Boston police released these photos of four suspects they say were involved in a shoplifting incident

Overview

  • Surveillance footage from Oct. 13 shows four teenagers rushing out of the Newbury Street Lululemon with armfuls of clothing shortly after 7 p.m.
  • Police say the suspects left in a dark-colored sedan heading outbound on Newbury Street.
  • The loss totals $6,140 and includes at least 40 Define jackets and 15 Align tank tops, according to a redacted police report.
  • Investigators released the video and asked for tips to District D-4 Detectives at 617-343-5619 or to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS, or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).
  • Officials describe the incident within a wider surge in retail theft, citing a 93% increase since 2019 and noting a separate Newbury Street case where 41 sunglasses worth $19,750 were taken.