Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Malden Package Thefts

A man caught on camera stealing packages with food in his hand has been arrested, police said.

Police are searching for a package thief in Malden.
Police are searching for a package thief in Malden. (Malden Police Department)

MALDEN, MA — Police have arrested an Everett man in connection with package thefts in Malden. Robert Beauchamp, 46, was taken into custody around 12:30 p.m. after officers matched his clothes to those of a man caught on camera stealing packages Dec. 1, police said. A caller had reported a man stealing a package prior to Beauchamp's arrest.

Beauchamp was charged with receiving stolen property and larceny offenses. He will be arraigned in Malden District Court Thursday morning.

Beauchamp was recorded on a home surveillance video stealing packages in the Holyoke/Stearns Street area, according to police.

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