23-07-2025
Roxbury man in custody for allegedly stealing elderly man's Social Security card
The victim told police that he let Juan Blanco, 66, of Roxbury, into his house sometime between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., prosecutors said.
According to prosecutors, the victim recognized Blanco and 'considered him a friend.'
After gaining entry, the victim told police that Blanco struck him in the face with the back of a knife, causing the victim to fall to the floor and lose consciousness, prosecutors said.
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When the victim regained consciousness, prosecutors said he called police, later telling them that Blanco made off with his Social Security Direct Express Card, which had $1,000 dollars on it.
Court documents show that a warrant for Blanco's arrest was issued on April 14 after the victim identified him from a photo array, prosecutors said.
Blanco arrived at court voluntarily on July 18, court documents show.
He will be arraigned in Dorchester BMC on Friday for home invasion, assault and battery on a person over 60, and larceny, among other charges.
He was held without bail, and does not yet have an attorney.
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