Boston Police Looking To Identify Possible Kidnapper And Car Thief

This person is believed to have taken a vehicle with a child in the backseat.

By Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff

Sep 14, 2026 2:13 PM EDT

The person was captured on camera recently. (Boston Police Department)

BOSTON, MA — The police department is looking to identify a person it believes was involved in a motor vehicle larceny and kidnapping incident that took place over the weekend.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, in the area of Crawford Street and Warren Street. According to police, the person stole the victim's vehicle while a child was still in the backseat. The vehicle and child were later safely located in the area of Draper Street and 1 Bentham St.

Community members with relevant information are being asked to contact detectives at 617-343-4275. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word "TIP" to CRIME at 27463, or through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Detectives said they are continuing to review the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.