Suspect wanted for assault with a knife in Roxbury, Boston police asking for public assistance

BOSTON — Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in the search for a suspect connected to an assault with a knife.

The incident occurred around 6:53 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, in the area of 778 Dudley Street in Roxbury.

The suspect, a Black male approximately in his 30s, was wearing a dark blue hoodie, a black vest, jeans, black shoes, and a dark beanie.

The suspect was also carrying a black and blue backpack with one strap.

He was also described as having ocular misalignment from a form of strabismus.

Boston police are actively investigating the situation.

If you have any information about the incident, you are urged to contact Detectives at (617) 343-4275.

To give an anonymous tip, you can also contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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