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Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

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

Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department has charged a man in connection with this morning’s theft of an Armstrong Ambulance transportation van from a hospital.

NICHOLAS BURKE, AGE 23, OF PEABODY faces a number of charges including:

  • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

At between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m., Melrose Police responded after an unoccupied Armstrong Ambulance 2016 Ford Transit Van was reported missing from outside the emergency department of MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Through a subsequent investigation, police determined that BURKE had been exiting the hospital building at the approximate time that the van was stolen. A review of hospital surveillance footage showed a man, identified as BURKE, close the rear doors of the van before entering the vehicle and driving south on Rowe Street. Melrose Police also learned that BURKE dropped a bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be narcotics on the hospital floor as he was exiting the building.

Shortly before 1 p.m., a motorist called the Massachusetts State Police indicating they spotted the stolen van on Rt. 1 in Peabody. A state trooper located the van and attempted to affect a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued on Rt. 1 to Rt. 129, where the van entered the Goodwin Circle rotary, exiting eastbound toward Lynn where it struck a parked Ford Explorer near Regina Road in Lynn. The two men inside the vehicle, including BURKE, were arrested.

The two suspects are scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Peabody District Court for charges related to the pursuit. They also face summons to Lynn District Court for charges related to a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier in the day in that city. Later Friday, BURKE may be transferred by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to Malden District Court for arraignment on the Melrose charges related to the auto theft and drug possession.

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

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Concord Police Seeking to Identify Suspects in Motor Vehicle Break-Ins 

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Concord Police Department
Chief Joseph O’Connor
219 Walden Street
P.O. Box 519
Concord, MA 01742

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 5, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Concord Police Seeking to Identify Suspects in Motor Vehicle Break-Ins 

CONCORD — Chief Joseph O’Connor reports that the Concord Police Department is investigating two recent motor vehicle break-ins and are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects.

Concord Police are investigating a motor vehicle break-in at Walden Pond on Thursday, June 27 and at a parking lot at 1175 Lexington Road on Sunday, June 30.

Through an initial investigation, Concord Police determined that credit cards stolen from the vehicles were used at multiple businesses, including Target in Burlington and Walgreens in Woburn, following the thefts.

Two of the suspects are described as short, possibly Hispanic men, potentially operating a White SUV with tinted windows and a New Hampshire license plate.

Anyone who is able to identify one or more of these suspects, or anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, is encouraged to call Concord Police Detective Kallie Koppenal at 978-505-3017 or email her at [email protected]

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Andover Police Arrest Man after Attempted ATM Theft

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Sunday, May 19, 2019

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

Andover Police Arrest Man after Attempted ATM Theft

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man after an attempted break-in of an ATM machine.

As a result of the report of a diligent resident and a rapid police response, with K-9 assistance from several agencies, JUAN ANTONETTY MEJIAS, AGE 19, OF LOWELL was arrested and charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony
  • Malicious Destruction of Property

Andover Police received a 911 call from a resident at 9 a.m. Sunday and received a report of a man trying to smash the Bank of America ATM located at a store at 429 Lowell St. The caller gave police a good description of the suspect and his direction of flight.

Officers responded immediately and found the ATM with significant damage, consistent with someone trying to tear the face of the machine off and break into it for the money inside.

Several area departments responded to provide mutual aid, including K-9 units from the Tewksbury and North Andover Police Departments as well as the Massachusetts State Police.

The suspect was observed running through a driveway and backyard of a residence on Lowell Street, and police gave pursuit on foot.

After evading police for a short time, officers located and arrested MEJIAS without further incident.

MEJIAS is being held pending arraignment Monday at Lawrence District Court.

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

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Methuen Police Arrest Two Men Suspected of ATM Thefts

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Sunday, April 28, 2019

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

Methuen Police Arrest Two Men Suspected of ATM Thefts

Methuen Police arrested two men suspected of stealing cash from ATMs after serving a search warrant Saturday. Police uncovered large amounts of cash inside duffel bags, gift cards, debit cards, a printing device, and an electronic device used to activate and utilize bank cards during their investigation.(Courtesy Photo Methuen Police Department)

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that Methuen Police arrested two men Saturday suspected of stealing money from ATM machines.

THARUSHAN NIRMALACHANDRAN, 30, OF QUEBEC, CANADA  and AJITHARAN RAVEENDRAN, 28, of ONTARIO, CANADA were each charged with Possession of a Burglarious Instrument and Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,200.

Hudson, New Hampshire police had been actively investigating a case involving larcenies from ATM machines by an organized group of criminals when they received information that the suspects were likely operating out of a room in the Days Inn on Pelham Street in Methuen. 

Methuen Police applied for and received a search warrant for the hotel room and executed the search warrant on Saturday, April 27 at 6:53 a.m.

Methuen police found two men in the room, one of whom presented Canadian identification. The other man had no identification. Methuen Police contacted the Department of Homeland Security seeking assistance with identifying the two subjects, who were identified as NIRMALACHANDRAN AND RAVEENDRAN.

After applying for and receiving an additional search warrant for a rental car in the possession of NIMALACHANDRAN, police uncovered during their search of the vehicle large amounts of cash inside duffel bags as well as gift cards, debit cards, a printing device and an electronic device determined to be used to activate and utilize bank cards.

Both men are being held at $250,000 bail, each, Saturday pending a court appearance on Monday.

“This is a great example of a successful collaboration between two departments, in two states,” Chief Solomon said. “Great work to the Hudson, New Hampshire Police Department, and to the Methuen Officers who swiftly and effectively executed this search warrant and investigated today.”

Added Mayor Jajuga: “The inter-agency cooperation shown among the Methuen Police Department, New Hampshire police and federal law enforcement demonstrates the partnerships built in this city and the professionalism demonstrated by our Methuen Police detectives, who were instrumental in breaking up a criminal enterprise.”

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

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