Boston, MA, October 25, 2026 —

Downtown Boston police arrested 68-year-old Anthony Matarazzo of New Jersey on Saturday, October 24, 2026, after three attempted bank robberies in quick succession, according to the information provided about the incidents.

The reported incidents took place on Harrison Avenue and Washington Street. During them, Matarazzo allegedly passed notes demanding money and claimed to be armed. The available information does not identify the banks or specify which incident took place at each street address.

The account describes the events as attempted robberies. It does not say whether money was taken, whether a weapon was found, or whether anyone was injured. It also does not provide the times of the incidents or explain how police located or arrested Matarazzo.

Details about the case remain limited. The information provided does not list any charges, court proceedings, or a response from Matarazzo or a representative. It also does not describe whether authorities released further information about the investigation.

The arrest followed a series of reported incidents involving notes demanding money and a claim that the suspect was armed. No additional details about the notes, the specific statements made, or the banks’ responses were included. The available account identifies Matarazzo as a 68-year-old New Jersey resident, but gives no more specific hometown or other personal information.

As a result, the circumstances surrounding the alleged attempts and the status of the case are not clear from the information available. Further details, including the charges and any subsequent court action, were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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