If the crocuses and unexpected sunshine haven't clued you in, robbery suspect Timothy Flaherty, 51 of Lawrence, has provided further evidence that spring is upon us. Last night, after allegedly robbing a victim on Beacon Hill, Flaherty led police on a wild chase through the Common and the Public Garden before diving into the Frog Pond Lagoon to elude capture. (We assume that it looks much bigger in the dark.)

Police surrounded the pond and Flaherty, who had taken brief refuge on a small island, finally gave himself up. He was charged with unarmed robbery and resisting arrest. [Globe; BPDNews]

Edit: Universal Hub makes the case that the suspect hid in the Lagoon (with the swan boats), rather than the Frog Pond, as described in BPDNews.

All charges alleged until proven under law.
Image of two possible witnesses tagged "bostonist" by Flickr user BranchDesign.