Dorchester man arrested after stealing thousands in multi-state shoplifting

A Dorchester man was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of shoplifting from numerous Target stores in multiple states.

Long Tran, 54, was arrested and charged with:

  • Shoplifting by asportation over $250
  • Trespass

Boston police say that around 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to 7 Allstate Road on reports of a shoplifter in custody.

Once there, loss prevention officers met with Boston police and informed them that the individual was seen hiding 27 bottles of lotion inside a duffel bag. That person then tried to leave but was stopped by loss prevention…

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