Boston Police are searching for serial shoplifters who have hit the Sunglass Hut at Faneuil Hall seven times, making off with roughly $18,000 in merchandise, amid growing concerns from retailers about a surge in shoplifting citywide.
According to a press release , the 7 Faneuil Hall Marketplace store had shoplifting incidents involving the same suspects between June 7 and Aug. 25, all taking place between Tuesday and Friday and between 2 and 4:30 p.m. The suspects stole 40 pairs of sunglasses.
Police say they are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the incidents.
“Faneuil Hall Marketplace is committed to the viability and safety of its world-class site,” the marketplace property managers said in a response statement.
The managers say they provide security perso