There are other older buildings in Journal Square that offer space for smaller users.
Two other policemen passing through Journal Square began chasing the suspects on foot.
Journal Square is a major commercial district.
"But for additional development to take place," he said, "Journal Square needs to become more attractive."
The district was renamed Journal Square in the 1920s.
A 16-story office building, 26 Journal Square, recently received a $2 million makeover.
This building was demolished in 1923 to make room for Journal Square.
The newspaper's current headquarters building is located at 30 Journal Square.
Commuters are not the only unwelcome newcomers in Journal Square.
He says that some of the homeless once lived near Journal Square, but were pushed out by rising rents.