BOSTON — The ritzy Back Bay turned into grab-and-go chaos Sunday as the Lululemon inside the Prudential Center was looted twice in about one hour — capped off by a 15-person mob fleeing with roughly $4,000 in merchandise, according to respected public-safety feed Stacos on X.
[BACK BAY]— s.t.Å.c.o. | online (@StacoS) November 2, 2025
Group of 15 stealing from the Lululemon in the Pru, Boylston St, BPD enrt #653pm
Witnesses say the crew ripped gear straight off racks and walked out like they owned the place, slipping into the night before police arrived.
And shockingly — this wasn’t even the first hit.
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Just about an hour earlier, officers were called to the same Pru Lululemon after a separate individual allegedly attempted to shoplift there, then moved on to the Newbury Street location before ditching clothing and disappearing, again per Stacos.
— s.t.Å.c.o. | online (@StacoS) November 2, 2025[BACK BAY]
BPD deterred Lululemon shoplifter from striking twice in Back Bay. Male shoplifter in black leggings and white-rimmed glasses hit the Lululemon in the Pru, then was seen entering the one at 208 Newbury before the Pru location had a chance to finish a report. BPD…
No arrests have been announced.
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Critics say the back-to-back hits show how Boston’s luxury district has become open season for thieves, with repeat offenders and flash-mobs testing a system they believe won’t stop them.
Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s progressive leadership, Boston has leaned into “reimagined public safety.” Meanwhile, thieves are “reimagining” retail — treating high-end stores like open closets while shoppers and workers watch helplessly.
Two hits. One hour. Same brand. Same neighborhood.
Residents didn’t sign up for this version of Boston.
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