BOSTON —

Boston police announced Thursday they've arrested a notorious retail thief who allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from several Massachusetts stores.

Tyronne Burris, 49, of Mattapan, was taken into custody around 10 a.m. in the area of 895 Massachusetts Avenue, according to investigators.

Burris had five outstanding warrants for his arrest at the time, including five counts of larceny over $1,200, one count of receiving stolen property, and two counts of being a common and notorious thief.

According to Boston police reports, Burris stole more than $55,000 worth of merchandise from a Sunglass Hut on Boylston St. and a Lululemon store.

He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Friday.

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