Tools, Equipment Stolen from Habitat from Humanity Site in Wayland

Habitat for Humanity, and Wayland police, are looking for answers after a site on Stonebridge Road was broken into overnight on Thursday, the thieves taking $1,500 in tools and other equipment.

The group said it is “deeply saddened to announce that sometime after midnight on Sept. 17, its equipment trailer on the Wayland build site was broken into, and robbed”

The plate over the hasp had been pried off, and intruders smashed the lock to get into the trailer.

A generator and air compressor were stolen along with more than $1,500 worth of tools.

“As the trailer was parked on our home building site in Wayland,” said Habitat for Humanity’s Deborah Huegel, “it is likely that the thieves had an idea of what was in there, but there is no way to be sure.”

Huegel said she had not heard of any previous break-ins, and does not believe police have any leads yet.

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester was founded in 1985 to address the need for affordable housing in the Greater Worcester area. Over the past 30 years, the organization has completed 36 homes, providing housing to more than 150 adults and children.

“Any donation would be truly appreciated, and will help us return to building homes, communities, and hope for families in need,” said Deborah Huegel from Habitat for Humanity.” Checks can also be sent to to Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester at 11 Distributor Road, Worcester, MA 01605, ATT: Wayland Tools.

The build site in Wayland consists of a cluster of four units in two structures that will maximize open space, and were being built with the help of local leadership, a combination of public and private resources, and hands-on participation by 1,000 or more MetroWest volunteers.