Crime & Safety

Westborough Police Investigate 2 Home Break-Ins

The burglaries happened over the past week in a neighborhood near Westborough High School.

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Westborough police detectives are investigating two home break-ins that happened recently in a neighborhood near the high school.

According to police, the two break-ins happened along O'Neil Drive and Harvey Lane over the past week. Police did not immediately give details about what items were taken during the break-ins.

Police advised residents who are going on extended vacations to contact police for extra patrols. Detectives are also seeking tips about about the recent break-ins. Contact police at (508) 475-4250 for patrols, and (508) 366-3060 with crime tips.

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Armed Man Arrested In Westborough

Also over the weekend, Westborough police reported the arrest of a man who stole a BB gun from the Tractor Supply Co. store along Route 135.

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According to police, the man was reportedly armed with knives. Northborough and Westborough police arrived and set up a perimeter around the shopping plaza and eventually located the man. He was arrested without incident, police said.

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