Crime & Safety

Newton Police Need Help Identifying This Man

Police say he's wanted for shoplifting at the Whole Foods on Walnut Street.

NEWTON, MA — Newton Police took to Facebook Thursday asking for the public's help in identifying a man who ran away from police officers after a confrontation about shoplifting at the Walnut Street Whole Foods.

If you have any information on the identity of this individual please contact the NPD Detective Bureau at 617-796-2104

Police did not say what day the alleged shoplifting incident happened, but there was a larceny reported at that Whole Foods on December 7.

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