At approximately 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a report of a shoplifter in custody at 7 Allstate Road.
Upon arrival, loss prevention officers informed police that a known shoplifting suspect had been observed concealing 27 bottles of lotion inside a large duffel bag. The suspect allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying and was stopped by loss prevention personnel.
Police were further advised that the suspect had previously been trespassed from the store in November and is believed to have stolen more than $56,000 worth of merchandise from Target stores across multiple states.
Long Tran, 54, of Dorchester, was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in South Boston District Court on charges of shoplifting by asportation over $250 and trespass.
“This arrest reflects the awareness and coordination between store personnel and responding officers,” said Tiffany Williams, Director of Crime Trackers Massachusetts. “The officers’ response ensured the situation was handled appropriately and the suspect was taken into custody based on the information provided during the investigation.”
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