Police ID man wanted as kidnapping Dorchester car thief as former South Shore man who likes to steal cars, drive like a fool

Update: Suspect arrested.

Boston Police report they are looking for Cristofanes Mendes, 33, on charges of kidnapping and auto theft for an incident in which he got into a couple's vehicle at Geneva Avenue and Leroy Street in Dorchester, drove off, then returned to drop off their 2-year-old son before speeding off again.

Police tagged Mendes as a Boston resident. However, in 2019, he was living in Hanson when he was arrested in Brockton on auto theft charges - after failing to ram his way out of a police blockade in his Dodge Caravan. At the time, Brockton Police said he had made a life for himself of "stealing cars and driving recklessly."

If he looks familiar, contact detectives at 617-343-4335, or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).

Innocent, etc.