Man Smashes Barnstable Window With Hammer, Public Assistance Sought

BARNSTABLE, MA — Public assistance is requested from Barnstable police after a person smashed the windows of a local business with a hammer.

The Barnstable Police Department posted photos and videos to Facebook with the subject in question, which is shared here below.

On Wednesday at approximately 11:00 p.m., the person in the video damaged the window of a business in the area of Route 6A and Route 149 in West Barnstable. They are seen wielding a hammer that was used to smash out the store's window before fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who recognizes the person in the post, is asked to contact Officer Andrew Mele at 353@barnstablepolice.com or Officer Christopher Botsford at 275@barnstablepolice.com, both can be contacted at 508-778-3874.