Sudbury Police Investigate Break-in Prior to Tuesday Evening House Fire

SUDBURY, MA -- Sudbury police are actively investigating an apparent break-in that occurred shortly before a serious fire broke out at a home in townTuesday night, said Chief Scott Nix.

Police and firefighters responded to 4 Brooks Road at 7:39 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a house fire. A Sudbury Police Detective arrived within a minute or two, making sure no one was in the home. During his initial assessment of the scene, he spotted signs that someone had forced their way into the residence prior to the fire.

Firefighters from Sudbury and various communities were able to extinguish the fire, and a subsequent investigation confirmed that the house had indeed been broken into.

The fire is being jointly investigated by the Sudbury Police and Fire Departments, with the Sudbury Arson Investigation Team, and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Sudbury Detectives are working in conjunction with fire investigators regarding the breaking and entering. No conclusions can be drawn as to the origin and cause of the fire at this time.

“Sudbury is a wonderful community, but we urge residents to be aware of any suspicious vehicles and/or persons in their neighborhoods contacting police immediately so we can investigate further,” Chief Nix said in a statement. “This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

Police ask anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area to contact Sudbury Detectives at 978-443-1042. Any information may be beneficial to the investigation so please do not hesitate to call.