Man Arrested In Connection With Series Of Boston Storefront Break-Ins

BOSTON, MA — A man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of commercial break-ins and property damage incidents reported over the past month, according to the Boston Police Department.

Jaylen Christian, 19, of Brighton, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 2, following an investigation into several break-ins that occurred between Sept. 29 and Oct. 31, primarily along Market Street, Faneuil Street and North Beacon Street.

According to police, the incidents involved suspects smashing storefront windows to gain entry into commercial properties before stealing cash drawers and money from inside the businesses.

Detectives working alongside members of the department's Youth Violence Strike Force identified Christian as a suspect and took him into custody on Monday.

Christian is expected to be arraigned in Brighton District Court on eight counts each of breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony, malicious destruction of property and possession of burglarious tools, along with six counts of larceny in a building.

Police have not released additional information about the businesses targeted or the total value of the property stolen or damaged.

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