Suspected package thief leads police on lengthy foot chase in Brighton, police say

BOSTON — A man who allegedly stole several packages from a Brighton apartment building led police on a lengthy foot pursuit Wednesday afternoon.

Jeremie Rowell, 31, of Dedham, is charged with attempted breaking and entering, receiving stolen property over $1,200, larceny from a building, and trespassing.

Officers responding to 1152 Commonwealth Avenue around 1:30 p.m. to investigate a person trying to break into the building found a suspect, later identified as Rowell, trying to leave the area, according to Boston Police. Rowell reportedly ran from officers after being asked to stop.