Boston, MA – Boston Police, along with Transit Police, arrested 58-year-old Jesus Garcia of Haverhill on charges of armed robbery on Monday evening.
The incident occurred around 8:47 PM at 194 Massachusetts Avenue, where Garcia allegedly threatened a victim by gripping his waistband and implying he had a weapon. He then stole the victim’s phone and money and fled towards Boylston Street.
Using the stolen phone’s tracking feature, officers, with the help of Transit Police, halted a train to search for Garcia. They located an individual matching the suspect’s description at Roxbury Crossing. When officers called the stolen phone, they observed it ringing in Garcia’s possession, confirming his identity. The phone was subsequently returned to the victim.
Garcia, who also had an active warrant for unarmed robbery, was arrested and charged with armed robbery. He is expected to be arraigned at Boston Municipal Court.
