Billerica – On October 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of Whiting Street, for a report of a Burglary in progress. A resident reported that they were home when they heard their dog barking inside the house. Upon investigating the disturbance, the resident confronted an unknown male suspect in an unoccupied bedroom who was allegedly rummaging through a jewelry box. The suspect, who later was identified as David McKenna (DOB 9/28/78), engaged in a brief struggle with the resident and fled the area. The resident was not physically injured during the confrontation. The resident was able to give officers a physical description of the suspect as well as the type of clothing he was wearing. Further, the resident reported that the suspect fled to the area of Richardson Street. Officers searched the area and were able to apprehend the suspect in the area of Pages Court and Richardson Street. David McKenna is being charged with Aggravated Burglary Chapter 266 s 14 and Larceny from a Building Chapter 266 s 20. Mr. McKenna is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

McKenna is also a suspect of several other Burglaries and charges are pending.

Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x151