Man Wanted In String Of Commercial Burglaries In Westborough: Police

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Police are searching for a suspect in a string of commercial burglaries.

The masked suspect entered the rear of Sun Catcher Tanning Spa at 166 Milk St. in West Meadow Plaza at 9:57 p.m. Saturday. Security footage shows the suspect removing the cash drawer, moving it to a side room, and taking the cash from the drawer, police said.

The suspect then went next door to Spices Punjabi Dhaba restaurant, entering through the rear door, walking to the front counter, and taking more cash.

The suspect entered the men’s bathroom where he broke through the drywall to access JP’s Pub and Restaurant next door. After crawling through the hole, the suspect located the cash box in the office.

JP’s Pub operates on a cash/check-only basis, and the suspect left all checks and change, taking only the cash, according to police.

The suspect is a male wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored sweatpants, sneakers, and a ski mask with cut-out eye and mouth holes. He was also wearing latex-coated work gloves.

Westborough police said they are collaborating with departments in neighboring towns that have experienced similar incidents.

If you have any information, contact Detective Sergeant McRae at gmcrae@westboroughma.gov or call 508-475-4844.