Boston police have released images of a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of a valuable instrument that was stolen in Allston.
A viola worth $70,000 was stolen in the area of Glenville Avenue between 2 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. on August 27, the Boston Police Department said.
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Authorities say the viola is about 16.5 inches long and was inside a black BAM Black Panther HighTech case, which is valued at $1,300.
Police say the case has two Boston University stickers and Vivant Vintage sticker.
The suspect they are looking for is a man between 30 to 40 years old, between 5-foot-9 and 6 feet, with a stocky build, dark-colored curly hair, a light mustache and beard, with dark blue tattoos on his forearms. He was last seen on near Harvard Avenue in Allston on September 15 and was wearing hoop earrings, a black t-shirt, dark blue shorts and white sneakers. He was riding a black scooter.
Anyone with information is asked to call 617-343-4256. Anonymous tips can also be left by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to 27463.
