Package Theft Prevention

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packagePackage thefts are crimes of opportunity.  The Billerica Police Department would like to remind citizens to take extra care this time of year when having mail and packages delivered to their residence. Package thefts from doorstops and front porches during the day usually increase between the months of October and January. There are steps you can take to be proactive in keeping your package safe from theft.

Encourage family and neighbors to pick up packages as soon as possible after they are delivered.

Track your packages. Try to be present at the time of delivery. Many mail carriers allow you to track your shipment online or receive email or text messages once deliveries are made:

Thieves will follow or watch for FedEx, UPS, US Mail and other delivery trucks and then target a home after a delivery is made. To reduce the chances of being victimized by package delivery thieves, the Billerica Police Department offers the following advice:

  • Choose a shipping option that requires you to sign for delivery.
  • Arrange to have the package shipped to another location where someone can receive it. This could be your workplace, a friend or relative’s home, the leasing office at your apartment complex or even the local “mailbox” business that may agree to accept shipment of your item for a fee.
  • Ask the delivery service to hold your package for customer pick-up at their local shipping facility.
  • If you do not receive your shipment on time, check with the company of origin and confirm the delivery. If the item was delivered and you did not receive it, report the theft or loss to the original company, the shipping company, and the Billerica Police Department at 978-667-1212.
  • Many of these crimes occur during broad daylight. As always, be alert about suspicious behavior in your neighborhood, especially if you see a delivery truck making the rounds and a vehicle following behind or unfamiliar subjects on foot. Be prepared to call the Billerica Police Department at 978-667-1212 to report this type of suspicious activity or call 911 if you observe a crime in progress.

Your calls can have an impact on crime and criminals. Please continue to partner to prevent crime.

Lowell Police Make Significant Seizure With Help From Billerica PD K9

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Detectives from the Lowell Police Department’s Special Investigation Section stopped a motor vehicle yesterday morning around 11:45am and seized more than a kilo of Cocaine and over $87,000.00 cash. With the assistance of the Billerica Police K9 Unit, two sophisticated ‘hides’ were located inside the Toyota that yielded the drugs and money. The stop was the result of an investigation into information received via the department’s social media complaining about possible drug dealing at 99 W. Sixth St. Police Superintendent William Taylor lauded the efforts of the Special Investigation Section, which is tasked with illegal narcotic and gang investigations. “This is an outstanding arrest that results in the disruption of a significant cocaine trafficking operation in the city.”  Arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine is Elias Escarraman, age 31 from Connecticut. He will be arraigned in Lowell District Court this morning.

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Billerica Man Charged with Aggravated Burglary

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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

High School Response 9/24/14

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At approximately 12:00 this afternoon, we received a report that teachers and students within a classroom at Billerica Memorial High School simultaneously reported not feeling well, with headache symptoms. The classroom was immediately evacuated to outside the building and public safety personnel were called in response to a potential carbon monoxide leak.

Within minutes, police, fire, and paramedic personnel arrived on scene and proceeded consistent with our emergency response protocols. The classroom in question was checked for carbon monoxide and other issues, and no evidence of a hazard was found. Students’ health was checked by fire and paramedic personnel, as well as our own nursing staff, and all students were cleared to return to class.

Billerica Memorial High School administrative staff will be reaching out by phone to all families of students directly involved in this afternoon’s event, and will be sending out a general email to high school families later this afternoon.

We would like to thank the Billerica Fire and Police Departments for their immediate response, and as always, for their professionalism and dedication to keeping our students safe.

If you have further questions, I encourage you to contact my office at (978)528-7908.

Sincerely,

Timothy G. Piwowar
Superintendent of Schools

Area Car Breaks

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Please be aware that there has been an increase of vehicles being broken into in the surrounding towns. Last week a number of vehicles were broken into in Bedford and Tewksbury. Billerica was affected as well but it was isolated. Last night, Chelmsford had a significant amount of vehicles entered and property stolen. Like the rest of these agencies we are asking that residents realize that every neighborhood and town is a potential target to thieves. Don’t let complacency deter good habits. Please secure your vehicles and remove valuables or keep them from view. If you do become a victim please make sure you report the incident to BPD.

Burglary Suspects Apprehended

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Billerica – On Saturday, September 6, 2014 at approximately 1:20 AM, the Billerica Police were contacted by a Buckland Security Officer regarding suspicious activity observed at #8 Federal Street, Billerica. On arrival, Officers learned that two suspects wearing dark clothing with gloves and masks were observed by Buckland Security in the area of a loading dock door for Parexel, a biopharmaceutical and medical device company. Due to the time of night and the fact that the business was closed, the security officer began to investigate when the two suspects suddenly fled on foot into the wood line. With this information, Officers quickly set up a perimeter and contacted Billerica K9 Officer Tsoukalas to assist with a search.

Within thirty minutes of the setting up a perimeter, Officer Paul Brady located a suspect hiding behind a parked motor vehicle on Hattie Lane, which is a short distance from Federal Street. Shortly thereafter, Officer Tsoukalas and his canine partner “Yak” located a second suspect hiding under the bushes in the area of #443 Middlesex Turnpike. Following a preliminary investigation into the incident it was confirmed that Parexel was forcibly entered and that the two detained suspects were involved. Arrested at the scene were Richard Beebe, 43 of Wakefield and Jeffrey Seward, 49 of Billerica. Both were charged with Breaking and Entry in the Nightime, Destruction of Property and Possession of Bulgarious Tools. Both will be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Monday, September 8, 2014. Both suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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