Billerica – On Friday, January 22, 2016, at approximately 1:30 AM, Billerica Police identified a suspect breaking into a motor vehicle in the area of 220 Salem Road (East Billerica). This area of Billerica has had approximately 6 reported car breaks in the past week, with items ranging from cash to electronics being stolen. While conducting a saturated patrol of this area, Officer Robert Simmons observed a suspicious person inside a motor vehicle at a residence and stopped to investigate. The suspect, who was dressed in a hoodie with a mask covering his face, quickly fled on foot. Patrol Officers immediately set up a strong perimeter with the assistance of our colleagues from the Tewksbury Police Department. Officer Donald MacEachern, along with his bloodhound, Wizard, were called out to the scene and quickly located the suspect hiding between some cars a short distance away. Property taken from the victim’s motor vehicle was located on the suspect who was subsequently arrested and charged with Breaking and Entry in the Nighttime with the intent to commit a felony. He will be arraigned later today in Middlesex Juvenile Court.

**All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court

Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x15