Photo: Courtesy of Somerville Police Department
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Police in Somerville released a photo Sunday of a person who might have information a string of residential breaking and entering cases.
According to Somerville Police, there have been at least seven reports of break-ins since Feb. 3. Arrests have been made in some of these incidents, but several cases remain open.
Somerville Police did not describe the person as a suspect or a person of interest.
They are urging residents to remain vigilant and keep these protective measures in mind to secure their homes:
- Always lock your doors and windows, even when you are home.
- Do not buzz in individuals you do not know in multi-family buildings.
- Leave lights on when you are away to make your home appear occupied.
- Consider installing motion-sensor lighting or security cameras.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911.
Anyone with information about the identity of the individual is urged to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7250 or email Detective Courtney Reece at creece@police.somerville.ma.us
Correction: An earlier version of this story was corrected to specify the person sought was not named as a person of interest.