Police: Serial Burglar Strikes Again, Watches Homeowner Sleep

Photo: An artist’s rendering of the suspect. Credit: Winchester Police.

Winchester Police are investigating a Wednesday morning house break, believed to be committed by the same suspect who broke into homes in Winchester and Woburn, near Horn Pond, in September and October.

Early Wednesday morning, police responded to a Woodside Road residence, near Winter Pond in Winchester, for a report of a break-in. There, the victim told police that she had fallen asleep on the couch and woke up to see the suspect standing next to her, watching her. She said she told him to leave, and after a short time, he did.

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned Hispanic or light-skinned African-American male in his early 20s, about 6 feet tall with black marks or possible acne scars on his face. In some instances, he was seen wearing a dirty, light gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. In Wednesday’s incident, he spoke with a Caribbean accent, police said.

The suspect has not harmed anyone, but police believe his behavior may escalate and he should be considered dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Woburn Police at 781-933-1212- or Winchester Police at 781-729-1212. All calls may be kept anonymous.