Robbers Are Snatching Phones Out Of People's Hands In Downtown Boston, Police Warn

CBS Boston

July 23, 2026

Boston police are warning that there's been an increase in cellphone robberies downtown.

The department said they've arrested two people in separate incidents this week, and a third case is being investigated.

One robbery happened around 10 a.m. Monday inside a downtown store on the 600 block of Washington Street.

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