BOSTON—A notorious thief was nabbed this week after he allegedly made off with a staggering $1,140 in stolen clothing from a retail store on Boylston Street.

According to the official police blotter, officers from District 4 responded to reports of a known shoplifter inside the store located at 800 Boylston Street. The suspect, identified as Efrain Rivera, 54, was seen concealing the stolen merchandise in a black backpack before making a brazen escape.

Witnesses reported that Rivera exited the store and fled on foot toward Huntington Avenue. But he didn’t get far. Officers swiftly approached the suspect, identified themselves, and detained him just outside the store. The dramatic confrontation revealed the extent of his alleged crime as officers recovered over a thousand dollars’ worth of stolen clothing from Rivera’s backpack.

Rivera, described as a Black male, was charged with Shoplifting and Common and Notorious Thief due to his extensive criminal history of prior larceny convictions. He is expected to face arraignment in Boston Municipal Court, where he will answer for his alleged actions.

This arrest highlights ongoing issues with repeat offenders in the city, raising questions about the effectiveness of current crime prevention strategies. As authorities crack down on theft, the saga of Efrain Rivera serves as a stark reminder that some criminals are determined to keep returning to their old ways.