Suffolk police seek Medford shoplifting suspect in T.J. Maxx theft case

Suffolk police are circulating images of a man accused of stealing clothing from T.J. Maxx in Medford and asking shoppers to help identify him as retail theft continues to surface along Horseblock Road.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers said the theft happened at the store at 2799 Horseblock Road on June 5, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m. Police said the suspect stole clothing and then left, prompting investigators to release images and ask anyone who recognizes him to come forward.

The public appeal comes with a cash reward attached. Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County said tips that lead to an arrest can qualify for rewards of up to $5,000, and all tips are kept anonymous. Residents can call 1-800-220-TIPS (8477), submit a tip through the P3 Tips mobile app, or use the online tip form through P3Tips.com.

Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County said the program was created in 1994 and works jointly with the Suffolk County Police Department. That partnership has become a familiar tool in theft cases, especially when investigators need the public to help connect a face in a surveillance image with a name.

Medford has seen repeated retail-theft alerts in recent months, including other cases involving T.J. Maxx and Target on Horseblock Road. That pattern has turned the shopping corridor into a frequent focus for theft complaints, with police repeatedly turning to the public to help identify suspects before the losses become a larger drain on stores and a bigger headache for workers trying to keep merchandise on the shelves.

For shoppers, the steady stream of theft notices is a reminder that shrink is not just a back-room bookkeeping problem. It can shape the in-store experience through tighter surveillance, more locked displays, and more attention from staff and security as retailers try to limit losses in one of Suffolk County’s busy commercial stretches.

Police did not release additional details about the suspect, but the images now in circulation are the key lead in the case. Anyone with information that could identify him can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously and potentially help move the investigation toward an arrest.