Crime & Safety
Hopkinton Man Arrested After Admitting to More Than 2 Dozen Car Breaks in Northborough
The man was living at a local hotel, and police say he's the one responsible for last week's string of breaks.
NORTHBOROUGH, MA—Last week, Northborough police warned of a rash of car breaks that occurred over the course of three nights in the town.
They now have a person in custody for the crimes.
An arrest was made early Thursday morning on Hamilton Road in Northborough, where several officers were assigned to the area to conduct surveillance. A person wearing camouflage clothing with a backpack was spotted on foot in the Lawrence Street area, and was followed on foot to the Northgate area where he went behind several homes.
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He was apprehended by officers and returned to his motel room where a search of the suspect's room uncovered stolen property from numerous thefts. The suspect is a 24-year-old Hopkinton resident currently living at a local motel.
At this time, police have more property than was reported by victims, and it is likely that some of the property is from area communities. The subject admitted to having committed upwards of two dozen car breaks in Northborough alone.
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If you live in the area and are missing property from your vehicle, call 508-393-1515.
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