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Arlington Police Ask For Residents Help With Spike in House Breaks

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Arlington Police Department
Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Ask For Residents Help With Spike in House Breaks

ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan and the Arlington Police Department are asking residents to be vigilant after officers responded to a recent increase in house breaks and burglaries.

Twenty-nine house breaks or attempted breaks have occurred in Arlington since Aug. 31. This includes a string of five break-ins that occurred on the evening on Friday, Dec. 8 in East Arlington. Suspects have gained access through both locked and unlocked windows and doors. In most cases suspects have been targeting jewelry, electronics and cash.

“Arlington is a safe and vibrant community, but we are not immune to crime, nor are we invisible to those seeking a quick profit by breaking into a home or taking a package from someone’s doorstep.” Chief Ryan said. “That said, we are asking residents to immediately report suspicious activity to the APD.”

To prevent break-ins and burglaries, the Arlington Police Department offers the following tips for residents:

  • Always lock doors and windows — across the nation, two-thirds of burglars use entrances other than the front door, including windows, basements, and back doors.
  • Keep vehicle doors locked and always roll up windows and close sunroofs.
  • Fake them out. Burglars are less likely to break into a home if they think someone is there. Leave your lights on timers, and leave your curtains partially open. Closed blinds and a dark house help a burglar hide while they rummage through your belongings.
  • Prepare for vacations or long trips away from home. Don’t leave signs of an empty home while you are on vacation or away from home for an extended period of time. Let your neighbors know you are heading away and ask a friend or relative to house sit. Simple things like having someone pick up your mail and putting a stop on newspaper deliveries can help. Don’t make your home an obvious target.
  • Do not hide a spare key. While keeping an extra key under the door mat or in the flower pot may seem like a good idea for the unexpected time you lock yourself out of the house, a spare key is an open invitation for burglars. Alternatively, consider installing a lock box in the back of your house or give an extra key to a trusted neighbor or relative.
  • Hide valuables. Keep your valuables out of sight. Don’t leave a garage full of tools and valuable outdoor equipment open for everyone to see. Keep expensive artwork or electronics away from a window view or shaded by a curtain. Put high-priced items like jewelry and electronics in a safe or in a less predictable hiding spot than your bedside drawer.
  • If you have an alarm system, set it when you leave, and set it when you go to sleep.

The Arlington Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively investigating each of these incidents. Many of the crimes have been reported to have taken place between dusk and 10 p.m., and at least one suspect spotted by a resident was seen carrying a backpack, which is not uncommon in burglaries.

If you believe your home was broken into, call 911 immediately. Do not go inside.

Anyone with information on these incidents is urged to call the Arlington Police at 781-643-1212. If you witness suspicious activity in your neighborhood please dial 911 immediately.

 

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Melrose Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles Following Motor Vehicle Break-ins

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles Following Motor Vehicle Break-ins

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department are reminding residents to secure their vehicles and belongings following a recent uptick in motor vehicle break-ins.

Overnight on Monday, Nov. 27, a number of vehicles were entered through unlocked doors and rifled through. The break-ins occurred on Charles, Oakland, West Emerson and Winthrop streets, along with Lake Avenue.

In order to prevent motor vehicle break-ins and theft, Melrose Police are strongly urging residents to always lock their vehicles, even if it’s in the driveway, and to never leave belongings, especially those of value, in the car or in plain view.

“Don’t make it easy for criminals,” Chief Lyle said. “Lock your doors and don’t leave your belongings in plain sight in your vehicle. If you have something of value, take it with you, put it in your trunk or bring it in your house. Let’s all have a safe and happy holiday season.”

If community members see anything out of the ordinary, or find that any of their belongings have been stolen from their vehicle, they are encouraged to call the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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Stoneham Police Department Investigating Series of Motor Vehicle and House Breaks

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STONEHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

 

Stoneham Police Department Investigating Series of Motor Vehicle and House Breaks

Residents Reminded to Lock Vehicles and Secure Property at all Times

STONEHAM — Chief James T. McIntyre is issuing an alert to the community after the Stoneham Police Department received several reports of motor vehicle and house break-ins over the last month.

Since the beginning of October, Stoneham Police received 17 calls from residents reporting that their cars were broken into. In nearly all cases, the vehicles that were entered had been left unlocked. In addition, three homes were broken into during that time.

“I encourage all residents to lock their cars all the time. Nearly all motor vehicle break-ins are crimes of opportunity and involve unlocked vehicles,” Chief McIntyre said. “Also, please keep your eyes peeled and report any suspicious activity in your neighborhoods to the police.”

To prevent break-ins and thefts, the Stoneham Police Department offers the following tips for residents:

  • Always lock all car doors.
  • Roll up windows and close sunroofs.
  • Never leave loose electronics in plain view.
  • Do not leave money or credit cards in your car or loose change in plain view.
  • Report any suspicious people or vehicles that you see in your neighborhood.
  • Call police immediately if you notice something missing.
  • If you believe your home was broken into, do not go inside and call 911.

Anyone with information about the recent break-ins is asked to call the Stoneham Police Department at 781-438-1215.

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Groveland Police Arrest Two in Connection with Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Deputy Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Police Arrest Two in Connection with Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

GROVELAND – Deputy Chief Jeffrey Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department arrested two males in connection with a series of break-ins and thefts from motor vehicles early this morning.

A 16-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE MALE FROM HAVERHILL is charged with:

  • Operation of a Motor Vehicle Without a License
  • Use of a Motor Vehicle Without Authority
  • Larceny Under $250
  • Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle in the Nighttime
  • Possession of a Class D Drug Under 21

JEAN-CHARLES LAGUERRE, AGE 18, OF HAVERHILL
JEAN-CHARLES LAGUERRE, AGE 18, OF HAVERHILL
JEAN-CHARLES LAGUERRE, AGE 18, OF HAVERHILL is charged with:

  • Larceny Under $250
  • Possession of a Class D Drug Under 21

Around 3:15 a.m., Groveland Police received a report of two males entering motor vehicles in the area of Salem Street and Washington Street. Officer Jacob Wallace, who was patrolling the area, saw two males hiding behind a trailer near the South Fire Station, but was not able to make contact with them.

At the same time, Officer Chris Ertsos responded to Lanen Avenue for a car alarm. He located an unoccupied brown Ford Explorer, which came back registered to an address in Haverhill. The vehicle was parked next to two vehicles that were registered to a residence on Lanen Avenue.

Officers Ertsos and Wallace then began searching the area for the two males, and were assisted by Georgetown Police and West Newbury Police. During the search, officers located several motor vehicles with doors left ajar.

Police then heard the Explorer’s alarm sounding again. Inside the vehicle police found a male, identified as LAGUERRE. Following an on-scene investigation, he was placed under arrest.

Officer Wallace located the second suspect, who he had previously seen hiding behind the trailer. He was identified as the JUVENILE and placed under arrest.

Police found sunglasses, credit cards, gift cards and change on the suspects’ persons.

LAGUERRE was later transported to Newburyport District Court and the JUVENILE was transported to Essex County Juvenile Court in Lawrence.

Additionally, Groveland Police are investigating a third suspect in connection to the break-ins.

“I want to commend Officers Ertsos and Wallace for their hard work this morning,” Deputy Chief Gillen said. “I would also like to thank the Georgetown and West Newbury Police Departments for helping us search, locate and arrest these suspects.”

Throughout the day, police received about 15 reports from residents who had their vehicles broken into overnight. To prevent becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft, Groveland Police remind residents to:

    • Always lock all car doors.
    • Roll up windows and close sunroofs.
    • Never leave loose electronics in plain view.
    • Not leave money in your car or loose change in plain view.
    • Call police immediately if you notice something missing.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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