BOSTON— A brazen theft at City Hall has unraveled a web of theft and deception, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a shocking SEVEN active warrants. Darrin O’Neil, 60, of Lowell, was already in custody for a separate shoplifting incident when police connected him to the City Hall heist that left employees rattled and wallets missing.

Reports indicate that on December 1, during work hours, O’Neil allegedly infiltrated private office suites at City Hall, making off with wallets packed with cash and credit cards from multiple victims. One employee recounted the theft, stating her wallet was snatched from her purse, containing $100 in cash along with various ID cards.

The audacity didn’t stop there. Reports reveal O'Neil racked up an astonishing $1,500 in unauthorized charges at Macy’s and Walgreens using the stolen credit cards. City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy promptly called for increased security measures, labeling the incident a serious security breach.

In a striking twist, O’Neil's criminal history runs deep. He faces numerous charges, including larceny from a building and credit card fraud, with the alleged City Hall theft adding to his growing list of legal troubles. Mayor Michelle Wu's office confirmed that security has been ramped up at City Hall, with heightened patrols now a priority following this alarming breach.

O’Neil is set to appear in Boston Municipal Court, but the fallout from this scandal is expected to resonate far beyond the courtroom, leaving many questioning the security protocols in place at one of the city's most important buildings.