Crime & Safety

Two More Car Break-ins Reported to Medfield Police Last Week

Medfield Police received more calls of car break-ins in town last week and reminds residents to secure their valuables.

With two more car break-ins reported last week (July 25-29), Medfield Chief of Police Robert E. Meaney Jr. said it is important for residents to secure their valuables.

“We had more car breaks and garages entered [last week],” said Meaney. “Even in Medfield, it is important to not leave valuables in an unlocked car and if the car is locked, the valuables should be out of sight. Garage doors should be closed whenever possible and locked when you are not home.”

A woman from Planting Field Road went into the station on Monday, July 25 at 11:37 a.m. to report some time Saturday night (July 23) and Sunday morning (July 24), someone went into her garage through the side door and took $170 from her pocketbook that was inside her unlocked vehicle, according to police reports.

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The individual did not take anything else and did not damage the vehicle or the garage, according to police reports. Woman requested an “extra eye” on her area.

Then on Friday, July 29 at 8:50 a.m., Medfield Police received a call from a woman on Bridge Street, who reported sometime Thursday night (July 28), somebody went through her car and took an “old” iPod Touch, according to police reports. Woman wanted it logged.  

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From July 19-22, and Meaney said “[these crimes occur] usually in warmer months. They are crimes of opportunity because the cars are unlocked, often with items of value in view.”

To better assist police in finding individuals committing these crimes, Meaney suggests residents call the station when first alerted and not wait until the next day.


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