Police Seek Public's Tips To Find Wayland House Burglar

WAYLAND, MA — Police are asking for the public's held in finding a burglar who likely rolled stolen goods out of a Wayland home with suitcases.

On Tuesday, March 7, at 12:41 p.m., Wayland Police responded to a house burglary on Windy Hill Lane.

Officers checked the house and area but couldn't locate the intruder, and it is thought that the burglar(s) may have been scared off when the homeowner returned. Several items were stolen, including jewelry and electronics.

This case is under investigation by detectives and they ask anyone that may have any information to contact them at 508-358-4721. In particular, detectives are interested in any sightings between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.. of suspicious persons or vehicles in the Windy Hill Lane area or the conservation and aqueduct area in close proximity to the burglarized house. Three-wheeled suitcases were likely taken from the residence and may have been used to hold other more valuable items.

Wayland police issued this warning: Police ask homeowners to secure their homes when they leave, set their burglar alarms if they have one and to immediately report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. If an unknown person knocks on your door and asks for directions or provides other excuses for them being there, it is possible that they are checking to see if someone is home before breaking in. This type of activity should immediately be reported to the police so we can attempt to identify the individuals. Vehicle descriptions and license plate numbers aid the police in investigating and identifying suspicious individuals. As jewelry is often the target of residential burglars, it is suggested that homeowners hide their jewelry or store it in a safe place. If a resident comes home and discovers that their home has been broken into, they should exit the home and contact the police so a thorough check of the house can be made by officers.

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