Billerica –On August 27, 2012, Billerica Police were dispatched to the area of 55 Middlesex Turnpike for a reported larceny. It was discovered than an unknown person(s) had removed and stolen a brass plaque displaying an inscription commemorating the historical site known as the Amos Wyman Homestead where John Hancock and Samuel Adams found refuge from the British Soldiers on April 19, 1775. The plaque covered a previous engraving made on a rock at the site which commemorated the event. The current weight value of bronze is approximately $1.65 per pound. The plaque was last seen on August 16, 2012. Any information as to the whereabouts of the plaque or information on those responsible can be provided anonymously to the Billerica Police at 978-667-1212 or through our website at www.billericapolice.org.

Any additional questions should be directed to Lieutenant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120