Crime & Safety

Chelmsford Police Chase: Suspect Arrested In Swamp

Chelmsford police three officers chased down a car break-in suspect in the Brook Street area.

CHELMSFORD, MA — Chelmsford police officers recently chased down and arrested a car break-in suspect in the Brook Street area over the weekend. Police said the incident happened early Sunday near Winter Street. (Sign up for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Chelmsford Patch.)

"Patrol Units responded to the area of Brook Street and Winter Street at approximately 1:39am for a report of a subject going through (unlocked) vehicles," police said in a statement. "Three officers were on scene within minutes and observed a subject sitting inside a vehicle then flee on foot. A brief foot pursuit into a swamp followed. The subject was apprehended in a body of water which was waist deep."

Police added, "Yet another reminder to lock your cars."

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