On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at about 9:51 PM, officers from BPD Dorchester responded to a reported carjacking near 176 Westville Street. According to information provided to police, a group attempted to steal a moped from a victim, who was able to fend off three female suspects before they fled.
A description of the individuals was shared with responding units. Officers searching the area reported seeing three youths attempting to climb a fence behind 192 Westville Street. After several unsuccessful attempts, they forced their way through the fence, damaging its door.
Police arrested three juvenile females, ages 13, 16, and 17. They are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on delinquency charges connected to attempted carjacking, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, and trespassing.
Authorities did not provide additional information about what led to the attempted theft or the suspects’ possible motivations.
